Ontario promises to clear major northern highways sooner

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Under new standard, Highways 11 and 17 are to be cleared to bare pavement within 12 hours of the end of a winter storm

The Ontario government is announcing a new measure aimed at improving road safety in Northern Ontario by clearing Highways 11 and 17 four hours faster than the previous standard of 16.

"Our government continues to ensure that Ontario is upholding the highest winter maintenance standards in North America," says Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli. "Clearing Highways 11 and 17 to bare pavement four hours faster following a winter storm will help keep Nipissing residents safe when they travel. We’re building Ontario and growing the North.

Opposition northern NDP MPPs have been pushing for winter highway safety improvements for several years.See also: NDP Northern Ontario highway safety bill passes 'important stage'

 

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