November 14, 2011
Ontario transportation ministry touts 224 highway construction projects
TORONTO
By the end of this year’s construction season, 14 bridges will have been built, 99 will have been repaired and 1,281 kilometres of highway will have been built in Ontario, the provincial government announced Monday.
These 224 highway projects are on track to creating 17,000 jobs this year, the Ministry of Transportation stated in a press release. The province is calling this a record investment in transportation infrastructure and said these projects are strengthening the province’s economy.
Many GO Transit infrastructure projects have also been created this year, among them the creation 1,645 parking spaces at various GO stations. The projects have created nearly 100 jobs.
When possible, the province is using new construction practices and green technology, including: rapid bridge replacement, which can turn a year of work into one day; recycled pavement; and recycled and shredded tires for bridge embankment fill.
For previous Ontario highway and infrastructure news, please see the following stories in the Daily Commercial News:
Ontario outlines 10-year infrastructure spending plan
Infrastructure Ontario announces qualified bidders for Highway 407 eastward extension
Ontario Ministry of Transportation evaluates pervious concrete in Brampton
Road, hospitals highlighted as top Ontario infrastructure investments
Ontario Ministry of Transportation outlines 2011 plans to Ontario Road Builders’ Association
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