(Queen's Park) – Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop announced today that the Ernie Eves government will invest an estimated $7.7 million in two new highway construction projects: one, in the Township of Severn, and the other, in the Townships of Tiny and Tay. The call for tenders for both projects commenced on April 30.

Work under the first contract will include structure rehabilitation of the Highway 400 northbound lanes over Highway 12, near Waubaushene.

The second contract calls for the rehabilitation of Highway 93 from .22 kilometres north of Simcoe County Road 27 northerly, to .26 kilometres south of Highway 12, for a distance of about 10.9 kilometres. Structure rehabilitation of the Wye River bridge and extension of the northbound truck climbing lane north of Wyebridge will also be completed.

"These projects will lead to better local driving conditions and highway operations," said Dunlop. "I am so pleased that once again, our government is investing in highway construction in our area, improving roads for local residents, commuters and visitors alike."
Construction on both projects is expected to start this June.

Contact:
Garfield Dunlop
(416) 325-3855 (Queen's Park office)
(705) 327-4500 (cell)