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Canada and Ontario invest in roads and bridges to support rural communities in central and eastern Ontario

June 23, 2020  By  Jayson Koblun


Joint federal, provincial, municipal, and First Nations funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support 10 road and bridge projects in central and eastern Ontario. These investments will strengthen rural communities and support economic growth.

The Government of Canada is investing over $22 million in these projects through the Rural and Northern Infrastructure Stream (RNIS). The Government of Ontario is contributing more than $10 million. Municipalities and First Nation communities are each contributing over $5 million towards the projects.

Project Information:

Project Name Location Project Details Federal Funding Provincial Funding Municipal /Other Funding
Reconstruction of a Section of Concession Road 5 Including the Replacement of Two Bridge Structures Adjala-Tosorontio The reconstruction of 600 metres of Concession Road 5 and replacement of two bridges will improve road reliability and safety. $1,173,000 $781,922 $486,098
Reconstruction of a Section of Centre Line Road Asphodel-Norwood Nine kilometres of Centre Line Road between County Road 45 and Asphodel 3rd Line will be reconstructed with upgrades completed on another 3 kilometres. These improvements will enhance road safety and improve sightlines at seven intersections. $1,152,900 $640,436 $128,164
Upgrading of Roadways in Beausoleil First Nation Beausoleil First Nation The upgrading of approximately 17 kilometres of roads to include sidewalks, ditches, and rehabilitated road surfaces will improve traffic flow, travel conditions and accessibility for motorists and pedestrians. $3,750,000 $916,500 $4,986,236
Reconstruction of Mountain Road Collingwood The reconstruction of 1.2 kilometres of Mountain Road between Tenth Line and Cambridge Street will improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and support better traffic flow. $2,500,000 $1,666,500 $2,334,457
Replacement of the Old Hastings Road Bridge Faraday The replacement of the existing 8.8-metre bridge with a wider, two-lane structure and accompanying barrier system will increase driver and pedestrian safety. $614,790 $341,516 $184,174
Paudash Street Reconstruction Hiawatha First Nation The rehabilitation of approximately 2 kilometres of Paudash Street, between Cowe Street and Lakeshore Road, will include the installation of 30 culverts and a multi-use pathway. The upgrades will improve road safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, and address drainage issues. $3,611,139 $882,562 $321,151
Replacement of the South Wilberforce Bridge Highlands East The replacement of the one-lane South Wilberforce Bridge with a new, two-lane structure to improve safety and traffic flow. $843,480 $468,553 $259,907
Replacement of the Sedgewick Bridge Minden Hills The replacement of the existing one-lane Sedgewick Bridge with a new two-lane structure will improve safety and traffic flow, and reduce service interruptions. $571,078 $380,680 $240,397
Reconstruction of a Section of York Road and Rehabilitation of the Mud Creek Bridge Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte The reconstruction of 5 kilometres of York Road, between Shannonville Road and Norways Road, will rehabilitate the Mud Creek Bridge to improve road safety and reliability for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. $3,750,000 $916,500 $335,674
Improvement of the J.A. Gifford Causeway and Yankee Line Peterborough County The rehabilitation of approximately 1.4 kilometres of the J.A. Gifford Causeway, includes repairs to the Chemong Bridge, and 5.3 kilometres on Yankee Line (County Road 14). These improvements will increase safety for motorists and pedestrians, and extend the life of the bridge and roadway. $4,787,500 $3,191,348 $1,896,153

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