Highway Investments Create Jobs In the North

 

July 29, 2011 9:30 AM

McGuinty Government Improving Roads and Bridges, Creating 4,000 Jobs

Ontario continues to expand and improve highways throughout
Northern Ontario, making travel safer and more efficient for residents, visitors and industry, and creating more than 4,000 jobs.

The Northern Highways Program will include new passing lanes, signage and lighting improvements, as well as rehabilitation projects for roads, highways and bridges. Some key projects will continue the expansion of:

  • Highway 11-17 east of Thunder Bay
  • Highway 11 south of North Bay
  • Highway 69 south of Sudbury

Investing in Ontario's roads, highways, transit, hospitals and schools is part of the government's plan to create jobs, grow local economies and ensure the province remains strong and competitive for years to come.

Improving Northern Ontario's transportation infrastructure is part of the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario.

QUICK FACTS

 
  • Northern Ontario has almost 11,000 kilometres of highway, about 60 per cent of the entire provincial highway network.
  • More than $618 million will be invested in northern highway rehabilitation and expansion including expansion and safety initiative projects and rehabilitation projects, including additional funding for bridges.
  • Since 2003, the Ontario government has invested more than $3.9 billion in northern highway infrastructure improving 2,606 kilometres of highway and 168 bridges, and constructing 308 kilometres of new four lane highway along with 98 new bridges.

CONTACTS

  • Maya Gorham
    Minister's Office
    416-327-1421
  • Frank Pagnucco
    Communications Branch
    705-564-7124
    frank.pagnucco@nullontario.ca



Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
ontario.ca/north


 

"This is another significant investment in our Northern Highway infrastructure. We are improving the driving experience, building safer roads and creating constructions jobs all at the same time."

 – Bill Mauro
MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan

"Our Northern Highways Program helps spur economic development and improve safety and the quality of life for northerners. Locally, it is driving the expansion of the Thunder Bay - Nipigon corridor with more than 20 kilometres under construction and exciting new developments like the spectacular Nipigon River Bridge. "

 – Michael Gravelle
Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry

"Our government puts a high priority on the expansion and improvement of northern highways. We know that investments in highway infrastructure are important for creating jobs and fostering prosperity throughout Northern Ontario."

 – Kathleen Wynne
Minister of Transportation

 
 
 
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