Ontario is widening the four-kilometre stretch of Highway 401 in Mississauga from Hurontario St. to the Credit River from six to 12 lanes. One of more than 230 highway construction projects starting this year, the 401 expansion will improve traffic flow and support 800 construction jobs, the government says in a news release.
The $81-million Highway 401 project, which is targeted for completion by fall 2019, will have 10 general purpose lanes and two High Occupancy Vehicle lanes.
The government news release says the province is investing more than $2.1 billion in road and bridge construction projects this year, creating or sustaining more than 21,000 jobs.