NORTH BAY, ONT. – The Ontario government has announced it has awarded a contract to begin the environmental assessment and design work for a 2+1 highway on Highway 11 north of North Bay.
Aecom Canada will undertake the environmental assessment and design work for the three-lane highway which will incorporate a passing lane that changes direction approximately every two to five kilometres. The 2+1 highway model is used in other jurisdictions around the world and is more cost efficient than twinning a highway, stated a release.
The province has identified two potential locations for the 2+1 highway project.
While both sites will be assessed, the design and environmental assessment for 14 kilometres of Highway 11 from Sand Dam Road to Ellesmere Road will be prioritized.
“The 2+1 project is one that our organization has strongly advocated for and we’re excited to see it another step closer to getting built,” stated City of Temiskaming Shores Coun. Mark Wilson in a statement. “Northern road safety will always be our main priority and we are pleased that the Ontario government is investing in northern communities with critical infrastructure projects that will make a difference for generations to come.”
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