Ontario Starting Construction on New Interchange in Waterdown

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Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-10-30 18:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation]

The Ontario government has started construction on a new highway interchange at Highways 5 and 6 in Waterdown, utilizing part of a broader provincial investment of more than $31 billion over the next decade to build and expand highways, roads, and bridges. GIP Paving Inc. was awarded the contract to build the project, which includes a new overpass bridge carrying Highway 5 over Highway 6, new on- and off-ramps, widening a section of Highway 5 to six lanes, constructing a new commuter parking lot, and adding multi-use paths for pedestrians and cyclists alongside required municipal water and sewer infrastructure updates.

Ontario Completes Removal of Bike Lanes on Bloor Street West

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Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-10-30 13:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Governance]

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has completed the removal of bike lanes and restored motor vehicle lanes along a 1.2-kilometre section of Bloor Street West between Clissold Road and Royal York Road, following an August 2026 Ontario Court of Appeal ruling upholding legislative authority over public roadways. The project, which included removing precast curbs, delineators, signs, and bus pads alongside pavement repairs and resurfacing, was executed pursuant to the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 and the Plan to Protect Ontario Act, 2025. This action addresses provincial gridlock—which a Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis report estimates costs Ontario $56 billion annually—and follows related initiatives such as a September 2026 request for proposals to study lane restorations across Bloor Street, Yonge Street, University Avenue, Queen's Park, Queen's Park Crescent, and Avenue Road.

Ontario Accelerating the Expansion of Highway 69

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-10-22 17:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation]

The Ontario government announced plans to introduce the Building Highway 69 Faster Act to accelerate the widening of the remaining 68 kilometres of Highway 69 between Parry Sound and Sudbury by up to five years. Delivered in six sections—four of which are expected to be under construction by the end of 2027—the project utilizes a streamlined project-specific environmental assessment framework. The province is also investing in the relocation of a Canadian National Railway Company (CN) rail line and calling on the federal government to expedite outstanding environmental and regulatory approvals.

Ontario Starts Major Construction on Grimsby GO Station

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-10-08 19:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Transit]

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Metrolinx have awarded a major construction contract to Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture for the new Grimsby GO Station, part of the broader $15 billion GO Expansion program. Expected to be completed in the second half of 2027, the station is the first to use Ontario's new standardized station design to reduce costs and accelerate project delivery. The facility will feature a single rail platform with a heated shelter and canopy, a five-bay bus loop, 220 parking spaces, bicycle parking, and passenger pick-up zones to cut travel times to the nearest GO station by up to 30 minutes along the Lakeshore West line.

Ontario Advancing Highway 400 Widening in King Township

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-10-05 15:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation]

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has awarded a detail design contract to AECOM to advance the widening of an 11-kilometre section of Highway 400 from six to 10 lanes between Highway 9 and the future Bradford Bypass (Highway 425). The project includes adding one general-purpose lane and one high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction, alongside related culvert, drainage, lighting, and interchange improvements. This initiative falls under the provincial government's broader $31 billion capital investment program for highway, road, and bridge expansion.

Alto high-speed rail project could cost more than originally thought: budget watchdog

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-01 14:34:52.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, Infrastructure, Transportation, Transit, Finance]

A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) indicates that the proposed Alto high-speed rail project connecting Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, and Montreal could cost between $75 billion and $113 billion, higher than official initial estimates of $60 billion to $90 billion. The Crown corporation Alto is overseeing the corridor project, with cost drivers primarily attributed to tunnels and elevated structures, which add $169 million and $153 million per kilometre respectively. The PBO estimates the construction will provide modest economic stimulus, raising real GDP by approximately $1.8 billion in 2029 and $2 billion by 2033 while creating between 4,300 and 9,000 jobs. Federal legislation such as Bill C-5 (the One Canadian Economy Act) may help mitigate project risks, land acquisition hurdles, and permitting delays.

Ontario Protecting Drivers by Improving Northern Highway Safety

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-10-01 13:30:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Public Safety]

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has awarded a contract to Villeneuve Construction to replace the Hearst Truck Inspection Station on Highway 11 and add 14 kilometres of new passing lanes across Benoit Township, Calder Township, Gill Township, Grenfill Township, and Kendrey Township. The inspection station project includes demolishing the existing structure, replacing the scale, and adding a new pre-engineered building, with completion scheduled for December 2026. This initiative is part of broader commercial vehicle enforcement efforts by the provincial government, which also recently opened a $30-million commercial vehicle inspection facility on Highway 11/17 in Thunder Bay.

Ontario and Webequie First Nation Award Contract for Webequie Supply Road

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-09-29 18:15:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Transportation, Infrastructure, Mining, Resources, Indigenous]

The Government of Ontario and Webequie First Nation have awarded Sigfusson Northern LTD the construction manager contract for the 107-kilometre all-season Webequie Supply Road, which aims to unlock access to the Ring of Fire five years ahead of schedule by November 2030. The project is part of a broader provincial plan to build over 500 kilometres of all-season roads leading to the Ring of Fire, which is projected to generate 70,000 jobs and add $22 billion to the provincial economy over 30 years. The initiative builds upon a Community Partnership Agreement signed last year between the province and Webequie First Nation to accelerate construction and support regional economic development.

Ontario Expanding Trans-Canada Highway Near Nipigon

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-09-28 18:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Public Safety, Economy]

The Government of Ontario has started construction to widen a 5-kilometre section of Highway 11/17 from McGuire Road to Coughlin Road to two lanes in each direction separated by a grass median, including two new bridges across the Black Sturgeon River. The project is part of a broader provincial initiative to twin more than 107 kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway between Thunder Bay and Nipigon as part of Ontario's $31-billion, 10-year highway infrastructure investment. The Government of Canada is contributing up to $26,050,000 for the project through the New Building Canada Fund's Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component. Additionally, the province is implementing 24/7 operations at the $30 million Shuniah truck inspection station on Highway 11/17 to strengthen commercial vehicle enforcement.

Canada’s airports saw record improvements in delays, NAV Canada says

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-28 15:26:44.0
Tags: [National, British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, Transportation, Infrastructure, Governance]

NAV Canada reported that the number of scheduled flights impacted by delays across Canada's four major airports—Toronto Pearson, Montréal-Trudeau, Calgary, and Vancouver International Airports—fell by 85 per cent from May 1 to Aug. 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. Specifically, delayed flights dropped from 4,996 (1.54 per cent) in 2025 to 769 (0.24 per cent) in 2026, while total flight volume across the four hubs increased by 0.9 per cent to handle 394,919 flights. Vancouver recorded the sharpest improvement with delays dropping from 4.42 per cent to 0.64 per cent, Toronto Pearson had the lowest share of delayed flights at 0.04 per cent, Calgary dropped to 0.05 per cent, and Montréal-Trudeau dropped to 0.28 per cent. Additionally, NAV Canada noted that national air traffic controller staffing shortages narrowed from a deficit of 200 staff in the spring to 170 by August. Concurrently, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government is moving ahead with plans to attract private investment in Canada's four largest airports under a model where the federal government retains ownership of underlying land and assets.

Feds disclose more details on Trump admin request to delay Gordie Howe bridge opening

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-25 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Trade, Governance]

The Canadian federal government and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority disclosed additional details regarding a United States administrative request made on or about June 10, 2026, to delay the opening of the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge over technical issues relating to its governance and financial framework. Conservative MP Harb Gill criticized the federal disclosures as insufficient, noting that while project costs increased from $5.7 billion in 2018 to $6.4 billion in 2024, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority declined to provide a detailed accounting of construction change orders due to time constraints and the risk of releasing misleading data. The 2.5-kilometer span ultimately opened on July 27, 2026, following contract amendments and a bilateral agreement that established a revenue-sharing arrangement and toll rate regulations with the United States.

Major Construction Underway at Woodbine GO Station

Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-09-17 15:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Transit, Housing]

Major construction is officially underway at the Woodbine GO Station along Highway 27, marking a milestone in the Government of Ontario's nearly $70 billion transit expansion. Led by Metrolinx, the project involves building new island platforms, a bus loop, dedicated parking, and pedestrian bridges to connect riders to the Kitchener GO Line, UP Express, Pearson International Airport, and local transit networks including the TTC, MiWay, York Region Transit, and Brampton Transit. The station will replace the existing Etobicoke North GO Station, create over 300 jobs, improve access to Humber Polytechnic North Campus and Etobicoke General Hospital, and support a major urban development unlocking over 20,000 new homes around the Woodbine Racetrack.

Ontario Awards Construction Contract for New Little Current Swing Bridge

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-09-15 16:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation]

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has awarded a construction manager contract to EllisDon for the replacement project of the 110-year-old Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6, connecting Manitoulin Island to the mainland. The new two-lane swing bridge will maintain year-round access for the approximately 4,500 vehicles that rely on the crossing daily during peak summer months. This project forms part of the province's broader plan, which includes a $31 billion investment in highways, roads, and bridges, alongside more than $600 million dedicated to northern Ontario highway projects in 2026-27.

Carney delivers remarks at investment summit as Liberals discuss airport privatization

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-15 12:31:10.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Economy, Finance, Trade, Infrastructure, Transportation]

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto to attract $1 trillion in investments over the next five years, featuring a 66-page prospectus containing 167 projects. During the summit, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. announced a new $50 billion fund for large-scale investments structured on a 50-50 basis with up to $25 billion in equity capital from each organization. Additionally, Carney confirmed that the federal government is pursuing private investment and long-term concessions to operate Canada's four largest airports while keeping the underlying land and assets. These developments coincided with the implementation of new 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on select Canadian goods and protests organized by The Many vs. The Money coalition.

Feds announce $4.7B for new VIA Rail cars to be built in Ontario, Quebec

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-03 18:05:42.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, Transportation, Infrastructure, Economy]

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a federal investment of more than $4.7 billion for Via Rail to acquire and maintain 313 new passenger rail cars from Alstom Canada under the Buy Canadian Policy. The contract marks the first time in four decades that Via Rail passenger cars will be built entirely in Canada, replacing existing cars that are roughly 70 years old. The manufacturing and assembly will take place at facilities in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and La Pocatière, Quebec, with design and engineering conducted in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec. The project is projected to generate over $1.6 billion in economic benefits and support nearly 700 jobs across Ontario and Quebec.

VIA Rail cars to be made in Canada for 1st time in 40 years, Carney says

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-03 15:40:02.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, Transportation, Infrastructure, Trade, Industry]

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $4.7 billion contract to build and maintain 313 new passenger cars for VIA Rail domestically in Canada, marking the first time in 40 years that the rail cars will be produced in the country rather than the United States. The manufacturing will be executed by Alstom at its plant in Thunder Bay, Ontario, directly supporting 700 jobs across Ontario and Quebec while maximizing the use of Canadian steel. The announcement comes amid ongoing trade tensions and U.S. tariffs following the federal government's decision to suspend trade negotiations with the United States.

Ontario Investing in Transit for Rural Communities

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-09-02 17:30:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Transit, Transportation, Infrastructure]

The Ontario government is investing nearly $16 million through the Ontario Transit Investment Fund to support five rural transit projects benefiting 30 communities across the province. The funding includes $4,922,243 to Temiskaming Shores for flex/on-demand and intercommunity services connecting 12 municipalities and one First Nation; $3,444,190 to the Region of Waterloo for transit services in Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot, and North Dumfries; $4,093,337 to Bradford West Gwillimbury for on-demand transit and integration with LINX Transit; $1,645,678 to Riverside Health Care Facilities for accessible transportation between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay and expanded medical transport programs; and $1,650,367 to the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium for a shuttle service connecting St. Catharines and Niagara Falls GO stations.

Ontario Taking Next Steps to Build Highway 413

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-09-01 15:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Economy]

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has issued a notice of procurement to design and build the eastern third of Highway 413 and the Highway 427 Extension from Major Mackenzie Drive north to Highway 413, marking the largest infrastructure procurement ever issued by the ministry. Additionally, the province awarded a construction manager contract for the 9.1-kilometre Highway 410 Extension connecting to Highway 413 to Infrastructure Partners of Ontario, a joint venture consisting of Miller Paving, GIP, and Amico. The overall Highway 413 project features 11 interchanges, is expected to reduce travel times by up to 30 minutes, support over 6,000 jobs per year during construction, and contribute more than $1 billion to Ontario's GDP. Design and program management contracts for central sections were previously awarded in June and July 2026 to Parsons Inc. / Egis Canada Ltd. and 413 Continuity Partners (AECOM and WSP), respectively.

Ontario Restoring Vehicle Lanes on Toronto’s Busiest Streets

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Transportation
Date: 2026-09-01 14:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Transportation, Infrastructure, Governance]

Following a unanimous ruling from the Ontario Court of Appeal upholding the province's bike lane framework, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation issued a request for proposals (RFP) to restore motor vehicle lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street, University Avenue, Queen’s Park, Queen’s Park Crescent, and Avenue Road in Toronto. Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria announced the immediate commencement of vehicle lane restoration on a western section of Bloor Street West starting east of Clissold Road. The policy actions are mandated by the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 and the Plan to Protect Ontario Act, 2025, addressing provincial gridlock estimated by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis to cost $56 billion annually.

Ontario and Marten Falls First Nation Break Ground on Ring of Fire Road

Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-08-31 15:30:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Transportation, Mining, Resources, Indigenous]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Marten Falls First Nation Chief Bruce Achneepineskum, and provincial ministers celebrated the groundbreaking for the 184-kilometre Marten Falls Community Access Road, marking the start of construction five years ahead of schedule. The project, which includes 35 bridges and culverts and is scheduled to open by November 2031, represents the longest segment of the proposed 514-kilometre Ring of Fire all-season road network. The overall initiative aims to connect Marten Falls First Nation to the provincial highway network while unlocking critical mineral deposits projected to add $22 billion to Ontario's economy and create 70,000 jobs.