Highway 11 Improved Near Longlac
September 9, 2010 4:53 PM
McGuinty Government Invests In Northern Highway Infrastructure, Creates Jobs
Residents and travellers will experience improved driving conditions and increased safety as a result of the resurfacing of a section of Highway 11 east of Longlac.
The work has already started and includes paving 25 kilometres of the highway along with drainage improvements east from the Hoiles Creek Bridge. Completion is expected later this year.
About 40 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
- Pioneer Construction of Greater Sudbury was awarded the $5.9-million contract.
- Highway 11 is part of the Trans Canada Highway system.
- The 2010 Ontario Budget committed $773 million to 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 in the area. You can also call the ministry's road information line toll-free at 1-800-268-4686.
Contacts
- Laura Blondeau
Minister's Office
416-327-1421
laura.blondeau@ontario.ca - Frank Pagnucco
Communications Branch
705 564-7124
frank.pagnucco@ontario.ca
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
ontario.ca/north