Work begins to widen another portion of Highway 401 in Ontario [Video]

Ontario is moving forward with plans to further widen parts of Highway 401, with new plans announced to accommodate expansions east of Toronto.

On Friday, Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria announced construction work to replace the Oshawa Wilson Road overpass in Durham Region, something that will eventually pave the way to widen Highway 401.

“As Durham’s population grows, our government will continue to stand up for drivers by investing in the roads and bridges needed to tackle gridlock and shorten commute times for everyone,” Sarkaria said.

The construction work will begin before the summer ends. New sidewalks will be installed, along with upgraded noise barriers and taller light pools. Underpasses in the area will also be replaced, along with two bridges in Bowmanville and Clarington.

The moves come as part of a broader push by the Ford government to widen Highway 401 following successive election campaigns focusing on highway and subway infrastructure.

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