Drivers Get Real-time Traffic Information on Electronic Signs
September 25, 2009 12:00 PM
McGuinty Government Improving Driver Safety,Creating Jobs
Information about traffic, construction and weather will soon be available to drivers on 12 new electronic traffic signs along the QEW and the 400 series of highways in Niagara Region, Hamilton, Simcoe County and Toronto.
The pole-mounted variable message signs will display real-time messages to help drivers make more informed route selection decisions.
The traffic signs will be installed at strategic locations on Highways 400, 401, 403, 404, 406, 410, 420 and the QEW. Construction is underway and will be completed in April 2010.
This project will create or sustain about 19 jobs. During construction drivers may experience minor traffic delays. Speeding fines are doubled in construction zones.
QUICK FACTS
- The $1.6 million contract was awarded to Black & McDonald Limited of Scarborough, Ontario.
- Traffic signs will be installed on Niagara-bound QEW, Toronto-bound Highway 420 at Drummond Street; Toronto-bound QEW, upstream of McLeod Road, upstream of Victoria Avenue; Toronto-bound Highway 406 at Highway 20; southbound Highway 400 at 10th Line; southbound Highway 400 at 4th Line; eastbound Highway 401 at Trafalgar Weigh Station; Toronto-bound Highway 403, north of Southcote Road; southbound Highway 404, south of 16th Avenue; northbound Highway 404, south of John Street; southbound Highway 410, north of Steeles Avenue West; and northbound Highway 410, north of Courtneypark Drive.
- In Ontario's 2009 Budget, the McGuinty government committed $32.5 billion to infrastructure improvements. $5.6 billion will go directly to highway infrastructure. These investments are expected to generate 50,000 jobs over two years.
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ontario.ca/transportation
"These improvements to our highway systems will keep Ontarians moving, easing congestion and generating jobs."
– Jim Bradley
Minister of Transportation
"These new signs will inform motorists and help them make informed decisions about which routes to take."
– Kim Craitor
MPP Niagara Falls
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