BRADFORD, ONT. – The Ontario government has announced it has issued a request for proposals to design and build a bridge crossing for the Bradford Bypass, a new four-lane project that would connect Highway 400 and Highway 404 in Simcoe County and York Region.
The proposed freeway will extend from Highway 400 between Eighth Line and Ninth Line in Bradford West Gwillimbury to Highway 404 between Queensville Sideroad and Holborn Road in East Gwillimbury, stated a recent release.
The government said the new highway would save commuters up to 35 minutes per trip compared with using local roads. Early-works construction is expected to begin in late 2022.
“With Simcoe County and York Region expected to experience rapid growth over the next 10 to 20 years, investing in this new corridor is absolutely necessary if we are going to ease gridlock on Highway 400 and existing east-west local roads,” said Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney in a statement.
Following the initial expression of interest phase, shortlisted teams will be invited to submit proposals to design and construct a grade separated bridge crossing for the future Bradford Bypass on Simcoe County Road 4 (Yonge Street) between Eighth Line and Ninth Line. The bridge will include the widening of County Road 4 from two to four lanes in this section.
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