Replacing Key River Bridge South Of Sudbury
June 28, 2010 11:00 AM
McGuinty Government Invests In Northern Transportation Infrastructure, Creates Jobs
Safety and driving conditions will be improved with the replacement of the Key River Bridge on Highway 69 south of Sudbury.
Through Ontario's Northern Highways Program, the old structure is being replaced — creating about 25 jobs in the region. Traffic is being reduced to one lane and is being controlled by traffic signals. During the winter construction shutdown, two lanes of traffic will resume.
Scheduled for completion in the autumn of 2011, it is part of the Open Ontario plan to create jobs and opportunities in Northern Ontario.
Through Ontario's Northern Highways Program, the old structure is being replaced — creating about 25 jobs in the region. Traffic is being reduced to one lane and is being controlled by traffic signals. During the winter construction shutdown, two lanes of traffic will resume.
Scheduled for completion in the autumn of 2011, it is part of the Open Ontario plan to create jobs and opportunities in Northern Ontario.
Quick Facts
- Belanger Construction of Greater Sudbury was awarded the $4-million contract.
- When Highway 69 is expanded in the future, there will be a new four-lane alignment with new bridges to the east. The existing two-lane highway and bridge will continue to provide access for local traffic.
- The recent Ontario Budget committed $773 million in northern highway rehabilitation and expansion in 2010-2011.
Learn More
- Read the Ontario government's five-year investment plan for highway construction in Northern Ontario.
- Get up-to-date construction reports on major highways. You can call the ministry's road information line toll-free at 1-800-268-4686.
Contacts
- Joanne Ghiz
Minister's Office
416-326-3638
joanne.ghiz@ontario.ca - Frank Pagnucco
Communications Services Branch
705-564-7124
frank.pagnucco@ontario.ca
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
ontario.ca/north