KINGSTON, ONT. — Representatives from three levels of government gathered in Kingston, Ont. Feb. 21 to announce joint funding of more than $180 million for Kingston’s third-crossing bridge project.
The governments of Canada and Ontario are each contributing up to $60 million to the project through the Provincial and Territorial Infrastructure Component — National and Regional Projects, a media statement said. The City of Kingston is responsible for the balance of the funding.
The build will be Kingston’s largest infrastructure project ever.
The project involves building a new two-lane bridge over the Great Cataraqui River, connecting the east and west sides of Kingston, almost halfway between Highway 401 and the LaSalle Causeway. The bridge will include options for shared and active transportation, including a multi-use pedestrian and bike pathway, sidewalks and cycle lanes on the road approaches, as well as connections to future waterfront trails, the statement indicated.
“Kingston’s Third Crossing is the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken by the city,” said Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson in the statement. “It’s also our largest transportation investment in our city’s history. I’m thrilled that we have confirmed the support of our partners at the other orders of government.
“Projects like this don’t happen without our municipal, provincial and federal governments working together. We are incredibly appreciative of this investment and look forward to working together to make this project a reality. After 50-plus years of studies, council decisions and community engagement, we are building this bridge — this is a huge moment for our community.”
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