February 3rd, 2010
From the Milton Canadian Champion:
With contractors expected to complete the $290 million widening of the QEW through Oakville and Burlington by next summer, the Province is now turning its attention to expanding the region’s other major highway — the 401 in north Halton.
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has announced it has selected consultant URS Canada Inc. to do preliminary design and a class environmental assessment for the widening of 9 km of the highway near Halton Hills and Milton, from Trafalgar Road west to Regional Road 25.
However, Milton commuters hopping on the highway at the western end of that stretch could be cooling their heels in traffic for a long time before they see shovels break ground. The planning and construction process for highways can take up to eight years, according to MTO documents.
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