A ten km stretch of Freeway 7 might be expanded between Pickering and Markham – Picture by Ken Lund, Flickr
Commuters who commonly journey between Pickering and Markham will quickly see extra lanes on Freeway 7.
As we speak (April 11), Transport Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria introduced that the province plans to take a position $12 million within the Hwy 7 growth venture. Showing with Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy at Dutchmaster Nurseries, Sarkaria stated a ten km stretch of the roadway might be widened from two lanes to 4.
The growth will run from Reesor Highway in Markham to Brock Highway in Pickering.
On the press convention, Sarkaria advised reporters that the growth will assist alleviate congestion, stating that gridlock prices the province $11 billion a 12 months in misplaced productiveness. He additionally stated the growth will spur extra financial development within the impacted hall.
In keeping with a information launch, the world is residence to rising manufacturing, life sciences and agricultural sectors.
Ashe advised reporters that conversations about increasing Hwy 7 have been “going on for a couple of years.”
“We’re on track to become one of Durham Region’s largest cities over the coming years, and we’re seeing strong growth in our innovation quarter,” he stated, including that well-known firms are creating 1000’s of recent jobs.
He stated his transportation guide advised him that a part of Hwy 7 is the busiest two-way freeway in all of Canada.
The province says that roughly 8,500 autos journey Hwy 7 from Reesor Highway to Brock Highway day-after-day.
“As Durham and York Region continue to grow, our government is standing up for drivers to keep them moving and out of gridlock,” Sarkaria stated in an announcement.
“Widening Hwy 7 is a milestone investment from Ontario’s 2024 Budget and another step in our government’s plan to build a better Ontario.”
Sarkaria stated the $12 million might be used to help the preliminary design and environmental evaluation, in addition to the precise development. It additionally go in the direction of enhancements to native intersections and the growth of the Little Rouge Creek bridge in Markham.
“The expansion of Highway 7 brings more than just widened roads; it paves the way for enhanced connectivity, economic growth, and smoother commutes for residents and businesses alike,” stated Bethlenfalv, who can be the MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge, in an announcement.
“Pickering continues to see job growth, bigger paychecks, and a brighter future.”
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