Major Upgrades Planned for Highway 17 in Northern Ontario
Hwy. 17 to get a major facelift from Echo Bay to Hwy. 548
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The Ontario government is investing approximately $53 million to upgrade nearly 17 kilometers of Highway 17, including bridge repairs. This project is crucial for connecting northern communities and supporting regional economic activity.
- 01The project involves upgrading almost 17 kilometers of Highway 17 and repairing multiple bridges.
- 02Key bridges included in the project are the Bar River Bridges, Stobie Creek Bridge, and Richardson Creek Bridge.
- 03George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth, emphasized the highway's importance as an economic corridor.
- 04The Ontario government has allocated over $600 million for transportation infrastructure improvements in northern Ontario this year.
- 05The upgrades aim to enhance connectivity for communities and facilitate goods movement.
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The Ontario government has announced a significant investment of approximately $53 million to upgrade nearly 17 kilometers of Highway 17, which includes extensive bridge repairs. The project will address the Bar River Bridges, Stobie Creek Bridge, and Richardson Creek Bridge. According to George Pirie, the Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth, Highway 17 serves as a vital economic corridor that connects northern communities, facilitates the movement of goods, and supports jobs in the region. Earlier this year, the province committed over $600 million to enhance transportation infrastructure across northern Ontario, highlighting its commitment to regional development and connectivity.
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The upgrades will improve transportation efficiency and economic connectivity for northern Ontario communities.
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