Improving Highway 17 Near Mattawa
September 1, 2010 11:35 AM
McGuinty Government Invests In Northern Highway Infrastructure, Creates Jobs
Increased safety and improved traffic flow will result from the improvement of Highway 17 near Mattawa.
With support from Ontario's Northern Highways Program, about 11 kilometres of Highway 17 are being improved from the intersection of Highway 533 through the community of Mattawa.
Construction includes Northern Ontario's first provincial highway roundabout at the intersection of Highway 533. Work will begin later this month with completion scheduled for fall 2011.
This project is creating about 90 jobs. Investing in highway infrastructure is an important part of the Open Ontario plan to create jobs and economic opportunities in Northern Ontario.
Quick Facts
- J & P Leveque Bros. Haulage Limited has been awarded the $12.9-million contract.
- A roundabout improves traffic flow, reduces pollution and fuel consumption through the elimination of idling, and reduces the number and severity of collisions.
- 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.
- Learn more about roundabouts.
- 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
- 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