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McGuinty Government Keeping Bridges And Highways In Top Condition
TORONTO, May 9 /CNW/ -
NEWS
Construction work is planned on Highway 35 in the Townships of Algonquin
Highlands and Minden Hills this summer to improve road safety and driving
conditions.
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Work includes:
- Repaving Highway 35 for 3.8 kilometres in selected areas
- Repairing the Beech River, Kennisis River and the Ox Narrows bridges.
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The $5.2-million construction contract was awarded to Miller Paving
Limited of Markham and is expected to be complete by fall 2009. During
construction, drivers on Highway 35 will have to share a single lane as
directed by temporary traffic lights or a flag-person
(http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/constructionzone.htm). Drivers may
occasionally have to travel on a gravel surface.
QUOTES
"The McGuinty government is committed to improving our highways, roads
and bridges to keep Ontario's drivers safe and our economy strong," said
Transportation Minister Jim Bradley
(http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/about/minister.htm).
"The upgrade is great news for the people who work, live and play in
Cottage Country. Once improved, Highway 35 will be safer and more efficient
for drivers," said Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal
(http://www.premier.gov.on.ca/team/biography.asp?MPPID=29).
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QUICK FACTS
- More than 2,600 drivers use this section of highway everyday. A
popular recreation route, traffic volumes grow to 4,100 in the
summer.
- The province's $400-million Municipal Roads and Bridges Fund -
announced in the 2008 Ontario Budget - is helping municipalities
invest in critical projects across the province. Funding is
distributed based on the municipalities' share of Ontario's road
network in relation to population.
- Since 2003, the McGuinty government has committed $9.3 billion in
highways, roads and bridges and invested $6.2 billion in public
transit.
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LEARN MORE
Read the Ontario government's five-year investment plan in highway
construction for Southern Ontario
(http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/nhp2007/index.html).
Visit great Ontario travel destinations (http://www.ontariotravel.net/).
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.
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For further information: Nicole Lippa-Gasparro, Minister's Office, (416) 327-1815; Bob Nichols, Communications Branch, (416) 327-1158
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