$1 million to resurface sections of Highway 401 and Highway 400,
Transportation Minister Frank Klees announced today.
To ensure the safe and efficient flow of people and goods, Highway 401
will be resurfaced at several locations between Jane Street and Thickson Road.
Highway 400 will be resurfaced near the Highway 407 bridge and the off-ramp to
Steeles Avenue. To minimize disruption to motorists, the work will be
conducted at night with minor lane closures.
"Our government's record investments in highway infrastructure are
fuelling economic growth throughout Ontario," Klees said. "When completed,
this project will improve driving conditions through the Greater Toronto
Area."
The contract was awarded to Brennan Paving and Construction Limited of
Markham. Construction is scheduled to begin this month with completion by fall
2003.
"The resurfacing of these highways will benefit local residents and
businesses alike," said Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty. "The Ernie Eves
government is committed to keeping people and goods moving safely and
efficiently in Ontario."
"Keeping our highways in excellent shape is an investment for the
future," said Janet Ecker, Minister of Finance and Minister responsible for
SuperBuild. "This project ensures the local infrastructure will be in position
to meet the growing needs of the Pickering-Ajax area."
"A safe and efficient transportation system is vital to a strong economy
and a prosperous Ontario," Scarborough East MPP Steve Gilchrist said. "When
completed, this project will improve traffic flow and enhance road safety in
Scarborough."
"Keeping Highway 401 in top condition is important to my constituents and
the thousands of visitors to Ontario who use this highway," said Scarborough
Centre MPP Marilyn Mushinski.
"Improving Highways 401 and 400 is part of the Eves government's
commitment to keep people and goods moving smoothly," said Thornhill MPP Tina
Molinari. "The many commuters who travel these highways each day will benefit
from the resurfacing."
Today's announcement is part of the government's five-year, $20-billion
SuperBuild initiative, which began in 1999 and is designed to facilitate the
largest infrastructure-building program in Ontario's history, including
highway improvements. And in fact, since 1995, the government has invested
more than $7.5 billion in highway capital programs.
For the most up-to-date information on highway construction and road
conditions in the area, call the Ministry of Transportation's road information
line, toll-free, at 1-888-599-9090.