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ShareTable of ContentsContentQuick FactsQuotesRelated TopicsMedia ContactsContentOSHAWA -- The Ontario government is replacing the Park Road and Cubert Street overpasses in Oshawa to accommodate the future widening of Highway 401 to 10 lanes. The overpass replacements are part of the provinces nearly 30 billion plan to build, expand and repair highways, roads and bridges, helping to protect Ontarios economy and keep thousands of workers on the job in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty.Our government is investing billions of dollars in highway infrastructure that will support our growing population, and keep vehicles moving, said Ric Bresee, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation. Replacing Highway 401 overpasses in Oshawa is a critical step in our plan to widen the 401 so we can tackle gridlock, grow our economy in the face of unprecedented tariffs, and support the drivers and businesses who rely on this highway every day.The project will support hundreds of good-paying jobs during construction in the engineering, construction and supply chain industries. The contract also includes resurfacing the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 from east of Harmony Road to Courtice Road.Today marks a major milestone for Oshawa, said Dan Carter, Mayor of Oshawa. The replacement of the Park Road and Cubert Street overpasses is more than just infrastructure--its a strategic investment in our citys future. As Oshawa continues to grow, this project will help support local businesses, create good-paying jobs, and strengthen our economy as a whole.Quick Facts Dufferin Construction Company, a division of CRH Canada Group Inc. (Oakville, Ontario) was awarded the contract to replace the Park Road and Cubert Street overpasses on Highway 401. Gridlock costs Ontarios economy up to 56 billion each year, according to a report from the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis. If left unchecked, the annual cost of gridlock could reach 108 billion by 2044. More than 10,000 trucks use Highway 401 each day, transporting 380 million worth of goods.QuotesReducing gridlock on the 401 is essential for families and businesses in Whitby and other parts of the Region of Durham. By replacing overpasses and expanding lanes, our government is cutting travel times and giving families more time to spend together. This project will not only improve daily commutes but also help create a future of better roads and stronger communities.- Lorne CoeMPP WhitbyOur government made a promise to protect Ontario and is taking decisive action to relieve gridlock and get Ontarians and goods moving along the busy Highway 401 corridor, especially through Durham Region. Our commitment to make the necessary investments in highway infrastructure will support Ontario municipalities like Durham Region by upgrading Durhams aging network of bridges, expanding highway lanes, growing our local economy and supporting local commuters and businesses who use and rely on Highway 401 each day.- Todd McCarthyMPP DurhamThese infrastructure upgrades will strengthen our local economy and improve how we move people and goods. By upgrading key infrastructure like Highway 401, we are standing up for workers, strengthening local industry, and protecting our economy across the province.- Peter BethlenfalvyMPP Pickering--UxbridgeRelated TopicsDriving and RoadsInformation about road conditions, drivers licences, vehicle registration and commercial vehicles. Learn moreJobs and EmploymentWeve got the resources and supports to help connect job seekers with employers. Learn moreTravel and RecreationLearn more about hunting and fishing, provincial parks, sport and recreation, festivals and events, and visiting Ontario. Learn moreShareMedia ContactsAva MorrisMinisters OfficeAva MorrisTanya BlazinaCommunications BranchMTO.media@ontario.ca
