Ontario government invests to improve safety on Highway 401 CNW

Kuumad uudised | 20 Oct 2004 | EWR

TORONTO, Oct. 20 /CNW/ - The Ontario government is resurfacing Highway 401 to improve road safety and driving conditions in the city of Toronto, Transportation Minister Harinder Takhar announced today.
"Our government is committed to keeping Ontario's roads, bridges and highways safe and in a good state of repair," said Takhar. "This work will improve road conditions and safety for over 400,000 drivers in the Toronto area who use this highway daily."
The work includes selective resurfacing on Highway 401 westbound collector lanes between Jane Street and Kipling Avenue. The work also involves strengthening the shoulders to facilitate construction staging for a future contract in this area.
The $1.7 million contract was awarded to Dufferin Construction of Oakville. Construction is already underway with completion expected by the end of this month. During construction minimal impacts to traffic are expected since the work will be performed at night.
"These upgrades are a welcome announcement for Toronto area drivers," York Centre MPP Monte Kwinter said. "When completed, this work will improve safety for drivers."
"Our government recognizes that timely repairs to key highways like Highway 401 are important," York South-Weston MPP Joseph Cordiano said. "This work will improve road safety and driving conditions for all Toronto area drivers."
"Upgrading this key stretch of Highway 401 will benefit drivers with a higher level of safety, " York West MPP Mario Sergio said. "Safe and reliable highways and roads are essential to an effective transportation system."
A safe, efficient and integrated transportation system is key to building strong communities. The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 billion in highway infrastructure this year to improve safety, ease congestion and save drivers time.
For up-to-date information on highway construction and road conditions in the area, call the ministry's road information line at (416) 235-4686, or toll-free at 1-800-268-4686.

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