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The Government of Ontario is getting shovels in the ground on a new interchange at Highway 400 and Simcoe County Road 88 and a new southbound lane on Highway 400 that will connect to the future Bradford Bypass.
“Our government is delivering on its promise to build the Bradford Bypass, expand our highway network and get people where they need to go,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Combined with the widening of Highway 400, these investments will help tackle gridlock, shorten travel times, and drive economic growth.”
A construction contract has been awarded to Dufferin Construction Company and includes building part of a southbound lane on Highway 400 that will connect to the new Bradford Bypass, reconstruction of the Highway 400-Simcoe County Road 88 interchange and its underpass bridge, widening Simcoe County Road 88 from two to four lanes and widening the Highway 400 platform to accommodate future expansion to 10 lanes.
“The people of York-Simcoe have been asking for the Bradford Bypass for nearly 50 years,” said Caroline Mulroney, MPP for York-Simcoe. “We’re building new highways and expanding area roads that will ease congestion around Bradford West Gwillimbury, making life easier for area residents and commuters across York Region and Simcoe County.”
In May, the Ontario government awarded the contract for the detail design of the west section of the Bradford Bypass, which will run 6.5 kilometres from Highway 400 to Simcoe County Road 4. The Bradford Bypass will be a vital link for communities in York Region and Simcoe County, providing better connections to jobs and housing. During construction, the project is expected to support up to 2,200 jobs annually and contribute up to $286 million to the province’s gross domestic product (GDP).
“I’m proud to recognize the Ontario government’s innovative initiative with the construction of the Highway 400 interchange at Simcoe County Road 88 and the southbound lane extension. The project marks a significant milestone for our province, showcasing a proactive approach to combatting gridlock and congestion across the Greater Golden Horseshoe,” said James Leduc, Mayor of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates the government is choosing to build much-needed transportation infrastructure. The Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) and its members commend Premier Ford and his government on taking another step towards building the Bradford Bypass, an important part of the province’s plan to improve connectivity, relieve congestion and promote economic growth,” said Walid Abou-Hamde
Chief Executive Officer, ORBA.
“ACEC-Ontario applauds the government’s continued commitment to connecting communities across the province. Projects like the Bradford Bypass will yield benefits that extend not only to our grandchildren but also to their children. Consulting engineers grasp the significance of this vision and are committed to fostering its success,” said Andrew Hurd
executive director, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Ontario.
“RCCAO welcomes these concrete next steps by the Ontario government to build the Bradford Bypass and add transportation network capacity in this fast-growing region. This critical piece of transportation infrastructure will better connect communities and improve the movement of people and goods in the northern part of the GTA, spurring economic development and enhancing the quality of life for residents,” said Nadia Todorova
executive director, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario. |
