Heavy Truck Traffic

What do you think about the Heavy Truck Traffic in Town?

Update: January 21, 2025

Shelburne Advocates for Truck Bypass Route: Meeting with MTO Highlights Critical Community Needs

On January 20, 2025, Mayor Wade Mills and Town representatives presented a compelling case for a truck bypass route to Assistant Deputy Minister of Transportation Eric Doidge at the annual ROMA conference in Toronto. This long-standing issue, which has impacted Shelburne since 2003, was highlighted through a presentation emphasizing the need for safer, quieter, and more vibrant community spaces. Key points included reducing congestion, enhancing air quality, and supporting Shelburne's growth plans.

Read the full media release and the ROMA, MTO delegation Request to discover the proposed solutions and the next steps in this crucial project by clicking the links below

Media Release - January 21, 2025

ROMA, MTO Delegation Request: Truck Bypass, Truck Route - January 2025 

January 30, 2019

For many years, The Town of Shelburne has asked the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) for a truck by-pass for Provincial Highway 10 and 89. The Town of Shelburne will be attending the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in January 2019. A delegation from Shelburne will be meeting with the Minister of Transportation (MTO) on January 28, 2019, to share and express concerns and ideas about the need for a truck by-pass.

To help us share your opinions with MTO about heavy truck traffic in our downtown and community The Town of Shelburne asked residents to about their experiences with heavy truck traffic in the Town of Shelburne. 

The survey 'What do you think about the Heavy Truck Traffic in Town?' was completed January 2019, on the Town's engagement site Have Your Say Shelburne 

Media Release - January 30, 2019

Town of Shelburne meets with Minister, MTO regarding Truck By-pass

ROMA 2025 Conference - MTO Delegation Request

MTO Request regarding Truck By-pass / Truck Route - Presentation 

MTO Delegation - Bypass Truck Route Videos - Presentation Video