News Release: Government announces project to resurface key section of Hanlon Expressway

Government announces project to resurface key section of Hanlon Expressway

GUELPH - The award of a $1.2-million contract to resurface the Hanlon Expressway was announced today by Transportation Minister David Turnbull and Brenda Elliott, MPP for Guelph-Wellington.

"Keeping the Hanlon Expressway in good working order is extremely important to Guelph-Wellington as it benefits the residents, local businesses and visitors to our area," said Elliott. "Repair and upgrade of Ontario's highway network is an important commitment of our government."

The contract was awarded to Capital Paving Incorporated of Guelph. The project is for resurfacing on a 6.6-kilometre stretch of the north and southbound lanes of the Hanlon Expressway between Clair Road and College Avenue. Work also includes partial paving of the median and outside shoulders.

"In an increasingly global economy, good highways truly are roads to prosperity," said Turnbull. "The Ontario government continues to invest in safe and efficient highways to support jobs and growth across Ontario."

Work is under way, with completion scheduled for late July 2000.

The Ontario SuperBuild Corporation is a $20 billion, five year initiative created by this government to build for the future by improving capital planning, priority setting and investment. The government's goal is to make the entire capital investment process more strategic, more responsive and more accountable. SuperBuild will facilitate the largest infrastructure building program in Ontario's history, so that the province's infrastructure is ready to meet the future needs of Ontario's people.