The changes to NSSP ENVR0014 have been made as a result of amendments to the excess soil regulation, the soil rules,and based on feedback of the previous version.
Following industry consultations, the draft specifications of OPSS 960, OPSS 1805 and OPSS 1863 have been updated to address feedback. The specifications will be published on the MTO’s Technical Publication website and implemented in CPS.
MTO intends to replace the use of the Hiley Dynamic Formula with High Strain Dynamic Testing (PDA) to control the installation of driven piles. The Hiley Dynamic Formula will only by used on an exception basis.
The Buy Ontario Act officially came into effect on December 11, 2025, and the Buy Ontario Procurement Directive, including the Capital Infrastructure component, will take effect for all new capital infrastructure improvements on April 13, 2026.
Corrections to typographical errors have been made with respect to Anti-Stripping Treatment (AST) and Asphalt Cement Anti-Stripping Treatment (AST-AC), as applicable in OPSS 1151, SSP 11F06, and CAIS 1151-01. In CAIS 1151-00, WBCMS has been replaced with CMS. The corrections do not constitute any technical changes to the specification.