Speed limit rising to 110 km/h on all 400-series highways in Ontario: Ford [Video]

Motorists will soon be allowed to drive their vehicle at 110 kilometres per hour on all 400-series highways across the province, says Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

On Wednesday, Ford announced that he’s directed Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria to raise the limit to 110 kilometres “where it is safe to do so,” on all 400-series highways in Ontario.

“I’m going to repeat that: where it is safe to do so,” he said during a Wednesday morning news conference on the construction of the new Ontario Line.

“We’re leaving no stone unturned to help fight gridlock on our roads, reduce travel times and allow people to spend less time commuting and more time at home with their families, and that includes the Ontario Line, which is going to be a game changer for Toronto and the entire region again.”

Ford emphasized that in considering the change, he is looking to experts, …