The Ontario government begins construction of a new interchange at the intersection of Highway 400 and Simcoe County Road 88, as well as a new southbound lane on Highway 400 , which will be connected to the future Bradford bypass.
The leader of the Ontario Greens, Mike Schreiner, believes that this project is not in the best interests of Ontarians.
“Extensive highways like the Bradford Bypass and Highway 413 are not in the best interests of Ontarians. All they’ll do is increase greed-fueled urban sprawl, intensify climate pollution, increase flooding, and cut through the Greenbelt – opening up prime farmland while locking commuters into endless traffic jams,” he said.
The leader of the Green Party of Ontario says the premier has plenty of time and money for his pet political projects, but not for the things Ontarians actually need.
“Greens are fighting for real housing and transportation solutions that help our communities grow without destroying the places we love,” said Mike Schreiner.
Bradford Bypass CBC news
According to the government, work begins this summer and marks an important step in the province’s plan to combat traffic congestion in the greater Golden Horseshoe, help commuters spend less time in traffic jams and create good jobs for local workers.
The construction contract was awarded to Dufferin Construction Company and includes the construction of a portion of a southbound lane on Highway 400, which will connect to the new Bradford Bypass, reconstruction of the interchange of Highway 400 and Simcoe County Road 88 and its underpass, the widening of Simcoe County Road 88 from two to four lanes and the widening of the Highway 400 roadbed to allow a future expansion to 10 lanes.
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