Improving Infrastructure on Highway 17 Near Nipigon
Ontario Strengthening Northern Economy, Creating Jobs
Our investment in the Northern Highways Program is expanding and improving vital transportation links for local residents, visitors and industries across northern Ontario. This project will create about 150 new jobs and will certainly improve safety and traffic flow in the Nipigon area." Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines
Ontario is creating about 150 jobs with improvements to infrastructure on Highway 17 near Nipigon.
More than 31 kilometres of Highway 17 east of the Highway 11 junction is being resurfaced. The project will include the replacement Jackfish River Bridge and the refurbishment of the Jackpine River Bridge. The improvements will strengthen the northern transportation network by reducing maintenance demands and making the road safer for families, businesses and tourists who visit the area.
Our government is improving infrastructure across the province, which creates jobs and strengthens our economy. Projects such as this will help ensure our roads and bridges are safe and in good condition for years to come.” Glen Murray, Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Transportation
Investing in roads, highways and bridges is part of the Ontario government’s Growth Plan for Northern Ontario. A strong northern economy will help create a fair society and give the people of Ontario more opportunities for jobs and economic prosperity.
Quick Facts
- Pioneer Construction has been awarded the $15.6-million contract with work scheduled to begin in May 2013.
- Since 2003, the Ontario government has invested nearly $5 billion in northern highways.
- Since 2003, the province has improved 3,146 kilometres of highway and 187 bridges, and constructed 387 kilometres of new four-lane highway along with 102 new bridges throughout Northern Ontario.
LEARN MORE
- Read Ontario’s five-year investment plan for highway construction in Northern Ontario.
- Get up-to-date construction reports on major highways by calling the Ministry of Transportation’s road information line toll-free at 1-800-268-4686 or by dialing 511.
