Highway Corridor Management

Anyone planning to construct on or adjacent to a provincial highway may require a permit from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). MTO issues permits under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act and administration of the permits is the responsibility of the Corridor Management Office. The Corridor Management Office reviews applications from developers, municipalities, utility companies, and the general public for adherence to policies and impacts on the highway system, resolving conflicts, issuing permits, and enforcement of violation of policies.

To clarify the respective responsibilities of MTO and proponents where land development necessitates highway improvements, a guideline is provided. The guideline outlines the procedures for proponents who must deal directly or indirectly with MTO and the responsibilities with regard to the design and construction, as well as the financial responsibilities:

• A Guideline for Highway Improvements Associated with Developments

The Corridor Management Office administers control over the following activities on and adjacent to provincial highways:

• Commercial Signage
• Building Construction and Land Use
• Entrances to Provincial Highways
• Encroachments on the MTO Right-of-Way

In addition, the MTO is a mandatory reviewing agency for the following Municipal applications, which are administered under the Planning Act.