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Ontario Southern Highways Program 2008-2012
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Kitsune
Senior Member
There already adding in six lanes on 400 north to Port Severn by the looks of it, there widening bridges and adding the extra two lanes in the median. I just wish they would do a complete redesign of the 400/11 junction, as the current one is highly inadequate these days, especially considering there six laning the highway in that area.
Also, theres some very very early preliminary stuff going on about four laning 17 between Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie. The rest of 17 thru Sudbury and possibly east into the Markstay region will be a four lane expressway by 2020.
Also, theres some very very early preliminary stuff going on about four laning 17 between Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie. The rest of 17 thru Sudbury and possibly east into the Markstay region will be a four lane expressway by 2020.
Basshats
Active Member
I have read reports that the 400/11 interchange will be redesigned as part of the 400 overhaul/extension.
Much like the 7/8 split in Kitchener, straightening out the access between the highways should end most of the congestion that develops.
(I figure an OHL fan such as yourself can appreciate the analogy.)
Much like the 7/8 split in Kitchener, straightening out the access between the highways should end most of the congestion that develops.
(I figure an OHL fan such as yourself can appreciate the analogy.)
jswag
Active Member
A neat little tidbit of info I read:
That's pretty cool if it actually works. That's what one would call a long-term experiment though!
That's pretty cool if it actually works. That's what one would call a long-term experiment though!
adma
Superstar
kendrew
New Member
We should get one of those musical roads... it'd be awesome, put one somewhere in the middle of nowhere and people will just go there to hear it. Play Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture or something, that'd be sweeet.
adma
Superstar
Naw, the Hockey Night in Canada theme (RIP)
yyzer
Senior Member
Attention News Editors:
New bridges on the way for Highway 404
McGuinty Government Helps York Region Grow
TORONTO, Nov. 6 /CNW/ -
NEWS
New northbound and southbound bridges are being built along the future
Highway 404 extension over Mount Albert Road, north of Newmarket, to help York
Region grow.
This is the second of four projects to extend Highway 404 north to East
Gwillimbury. Over the next five years, Highway 404 will be extended by 13
kilometres from Green Lane to Ravenshoe Road. The Green Lane interchange will
be upgraded to include new ramps to the north, and new interchanges will be
built at Queensville Sideroad and Woodbine Avenue. New bridges will carry
Highway 404 traffic over Mount Albert Road and Boag Road and Doane Road
traffic over Highway 404.
The government awarded the $8-million construction contract to Brennan
Paving and Construction Limited of Markham. Work is underway and should be
completed by fall 2009. During construction, Highway 404 traffic will not be
impacted. In 2008, a section of Mount Albert Road, from Colonel Wayling
Boulevard to Woodbine Avenue, will be fully closed. Local traffic will be
detoured to Green Lane.
QUOTES
"Investing in Highway 404 north creates jobs, improves safety and keeps
traffic moving in fast-growing York Region," said Transportation Minister Jim
Bradley (http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/about/minister.htm).
"I am really glad that this project is moving forward. The more
accessible our area becomes, the more attractive it will be to jobs and
investment," said Oak Ridges-Markham MPP Helena Jaczek
(http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/english/parliamentaryassistant.asp).
<<
QUICK FACTS
- Over the last five years, traffic on Highway 404 has steadily
increased. More than 35,000 vehicles use this highway every day.
- The McGuinty government has committed approximately $9 billion in
highways, roads and bridges and invested $7.4 billion in public
transit since 2003.
LEARN MORE
Read the Ontario government's five-year investment plan in highway
construction (http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/nhp2007/index.html) for
Southern Ontario.
Get up-to-date road condition information
(http://www.roadinfo.mto.gov.on.ca/) on major highways in the area. You can
also call the ministry's road information line at 416-235-4686, or toll-free
at 1-800-268-4686.
New bridges on the way for Highway 404
McGuinty Government Helps York Region Grow
TORONTO, Nov. 6 /CNW/ -
NEWS
New northbound and southbound bridges are being built along the future
Highway 404 extension over Mount Albert Road, north of Newmarket, to help York
Region grow.
This is the second of four projects to extend Highway 404 north to East
Gwillimbury. Over the next five years, Highway 404 will be extended by 13
kilometres from Green Lane to Ravenshoe Road. The Green Lane interchange will
be upgraded to include new ramps to the north, and new interchanges will be
built at Queensville Sideroad and Woodbine Avenue. New bridges will carry
Highway 404 traffic over Mount Albert Road and Boag Road and Doane Road
traffic over Highway 404.
The government awarded the $8-million construction contract to Brennan
Paving and Construction Limited of Markham. Work is underway and should be
completed by fall 2009. During construction, Highway 404 traffic will not be
impacted. In 2008, a section of Mount Albert Road, from Colonel Wayling
Boulevard to Woodbine Avenue, will be fully closed. Local traffic will be
detoured to Green Lane.
QUOTES
"Investing in Highway 404 north creates jobs, improves safety and keeps
traffic moving in fast-growing York Region," said Transportation Minister Jim
Bradley (http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/about/minister.htm).
"I am really glad that this project is moving forward. The more
accessible our area becomes, the more attractive it will be to jobs and
investment," said Oak Ridges-Markham MPP Helena Jaczek
(http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/english/parliamentaryassistant.asp).
<<
QUICK FACTS
- Over the last five years, traffic on Highway 404 has steadily
increased. More than 35,000 vehicles use this highway every day.
- The McGuinty government has committed approximately $9 billion in
highways, roads and bridges and invested $7.4 billion in public
transit since 2003.
LEARN MORE
Read the Ontario government's five-year investment plan in highway
construction (http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/nhp2007/index.html) for
Southern Ontario.
Get up-to-date road condition information
(http://www.roadinfo.mto.gov.on.ca/) on major highways in the area. You can
also call the ministry's road information line at 416-235-4686, or toll-free
at 1-800-268-4686.