Highway 11 Bypass Set For Final Expansion South of North Bay

 
 

August 31, 2010 2:32 PM

McGuinty Government Invests In Northern Highway Infrastructure, Creates Jobs

The communities of South River and Sundridge will see increased safety and better traffic flow as a result of the final expansion of a new 17-kilometre four-lane bypass on Highway 11 south of North Bay.

The expansion work includes grading, drainage, lighting and paving. The existing two-lane Highway 11 between South River and Sundridge will be improved and become part of Highway 124 once the bypass opens. The new four-lane bypass will open to traffic in fall 2011.

About 230 jobs will be created through this project.  It is part of the Open Ontario plan to bring economic growth and jobs to Northern Ontario. 

QUICK FACTS

 
  • Aecon Construction was awarded the $32.9-million contract.
  • Earlier this year, Teranorth Construction and Engineering of Sudbury was awarded a $44.8-million contract to twin another section of Highway 11 near Burk's Falls.
  • By fall 2012, Highway 11 will be fully operational as a four-lane freeway up to North Bay.
  • The 2010 Ontario Budget committed $773 million to northern highway rehabilitation and expansion in 2010-2011.

CONTACTS

  • Laura Blondeau
    Minister's Office
    416-327-1421
    laura.blondeau@nullontario.ca
  • Frank Pagnucco
    Communications Branch
    705 564-7124
    frank.pagnucco@nullontario.ca



Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
ontario.ca/north


 

"It is so exciting to know that our four-laning project of Highway 11 is nearing completion. This four-lane highway to North Bay will improve safety and increase opportunities for economic development in our region."

 – Monique Smith
MPP for Nipissing

"Our commitment to the expansion of Highway 11 is reflected in the fact that, through the Northern Highways Program, there are now five major expansion projects currently underway on the highway south of North Bay."

 – Michael Gravelle
Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry

"Our ongoing investment has kept the expansion of Highway 11 on schedule for completion by 2012 as well as promoting economic development and job creation."

 – Kathleen Wynne
Minister of Transportation

 
 
 
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