Canada and Ontario Improving Highway 401 in London
27 June 2006
Canada and Ontario Improving Highway 401 in London
The following is excerpted from a news release issued by Transport Canada on 26 June; the news release is found at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2006/06-h064e.htm.
The governments of Canada and Ontario and the City of London … announced the start of construction to widen and improve Highway 401 in London, which leads to Canada’s two busiest international border crossings at Windsor and Sarnia….
“This updated interchange is great news for London’s economy as it promises to ease traffic congestion and provide our business community with significantly enhanced access to the 401 trade corridor and the United States border,” said Mr. Gosnell (Acting Mayor of London)…..
Aecon Construction will start construction immediately this week, and expects to complete it by 2007. …
Highway 401 is being widened from west of Highway 402 easterly to Wellington Road in London to improve traffic flow and safety in the area. Improvements include:
● widening Highway 401 from four to six lanes to improve traffic flow;
● rebuilding the Wellington Road interchange ramps to improve safety;
● building a new Wellington Road bridge to accommodate a wider roadway;
● improving the Dingman Creek bridge to accommodate the widening of Highway 401;
● installing new lighting to improve safety; and
● installing a new changeable message sign to provide road and traffic information to the traveling public….