Ontario will start construction on Highway 413 in 2025, Premier Doug Ford said in Caledon, Ont. on Tuesday.
The province is currently undertaking fieldwork and by mid-May it expects to host a “market sounding event” with key private sector experts to discuss moving forward with the project.
The six-lane, 52-kilometre highway has been a major campaign promise of the premier’s.
The proposed route would run from Halton to York Region, connecting highways 401, 407, and 410. The province expects the project to save commuters about 30 minutes in driving time when complete, reducing gridlock across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
The federal government recently came to an agreement with the province that would allow the project to move forward without being subject to the Impact Assessment Act for environmental review.
This is a developing story. More to come.