The improvements will upgrade the existing highway infrastructure:
- 24 lane kilometres of new highway will be constructed along Highway 6**
- 28 kilometeres of lane capacity will be added to Highway 401**
- 9 new bridges will be constructed
- 3 replacement bridges
- Brock Road
- Concession Road 7 (completed)
- Hanlon Expressway and Highway 401
By 2041, Ontario's population is expected to grow by 30%, placing additional importance on having modern infrastructure to support a growing population.
** A lane kilometre is defined as a kilometre long segment of roadway that is a single lane in width (for example, a one kilometer stretch of a standard two-lane road represents two lane-km)
The improvements will provide an expanded and upgraded carpool lot in Morriston:
- Provides more parking spaces which encourages carpooling and reduces capacity issues
- Improves safety for commuters by providing improved layout and night-time lighting
- Enhances access for commuters due to reduced traffic congestion through Morriston
Existing Carpool Lot in Morriston.
Example of a Modern Carpool Lot.