The QEW in Mississauga is getting $35.9 million worth of improvements, Transportation Minister Donna Cansfield announced today.
The work includes:
• rebuilding the QEW and Hurontario St. interchange by replacing the bridge deck
• repaving a six-kilometre stretch from Mississauga Rd. to Dixie Rd. for a smoother driving surface
• adding a new noise barrier wall and landscaping along the corridor
• replacing or adding culverts to improve drainage
“This section of the QEW is a busy commuter route, with more than 172,000 vehicles using it daily,” said Cansfield. “These changes will improve safety for drivers and keep traffic moving along.”
Also, a new sidewalk will be built along the east side of Hurontario St. and the existing tunnel under the QEW will be extended to allow pedestrians to cross safely under the highway.
Construction will be completed in stages to minimize disruption to drivers and pedestrians, said Cansfield. At times, lane and ramp closures might be required at night. The Ministry will post signs in advance to prepare drivers for closures and detours.
Work should be complete by fall of 2009.
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