CALEDON — The Ontario government has awarded the first two contracts to begin construction of Highway 413 to help fight gridlock and get drivers moving across the Greater Toronto Area, it has announced.
Highway 413 will connect the regions of York, Peel and Halton, potentially shortening travel times by up to 30 minutes per trip. The construction of the highway will support more than 6,000 jobs per year and contribute more than $1 billion to Ontario’s annual GDP.
Premier Doug Ford made the announcement on Aug. 27 in Caledon, Ont. where work is beginning to resurface Highway 10 in preparation for a new bridge over the future Highway 413. Crews will also soon begin upgrades at the Highway 401/407 interchange, which will be the western terminus of Highway 413. Once Highway 413 is complete, it will run from the Highway 401/407 interchange near Mississauga, Milton and Halton Hills to Highway 400 in Vaughan, with extensions to Highways 410 and 427.
“Highway 413 is at the centre of our plan to get drivers in the GTA and across Ontario out of gridlock, and we’re getting it done,” said Premier Ford. “In the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty, we’re awarding critical construction contracts faster so we can get shovels in the ground on major infrastructure projects, keep Ontario’s economy going and keep thousands of workers on the job across the province.”
Ontario is investing almost $30 billion over the next decade to build, repair and expand highways, roads and bridges across the province, including critical projects like Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass and the twinning of the Garden City Skyway. Last year, the Ontario government passed the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act to accelerate the construction of Highway 413.
“Congestion costs Ontario up to $56 billion each year — investments like Highway 413 are critical to reversing that trend. Our industry is proud to play a role in building the infrastructure that will keep people and goods moving efficiently while delivering long-term economic and community benefits,” said Steven Crombie, ORBA public affairs director, in a statement.
Further details and reaction to come.
