Ontario Breaks Ground on Highway 413: A $30B Infrastructure Boost

Source: Ontario government

CALEDON — The Ontario government has officially kicked off construction of Highway 413 by awarding the project’s first two contracts. The new highway, seen as critical to easing traffic congestion across the Greater Toronto Area, will create over 6,000 jobs annually during construction and contribute more than $1 billion each year to Ontario’s GDP.

Highway 413 will connect York, Peel, and Halton regions, cutting travel times by up to 30 minutes per trip. Work has already begun, including resurfacing Highway 10 to prepare for a new bridge and improvements at the Highway 401/407 interchange, which will form the western terminus of the new route.

Premier Doug Ford called the project “a cornerstone of our plan to get drivers out of gridlock and move Ontario’s economy forward.” Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria emphasized that congestion costs the province up to $56 billion annually, and Highway 413 will provide vital relief in one of North America’s busiest corridors.

The project has strong backing from municipal leaders and business groups, including Caledon Mayor Annette Groves, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, and the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, who highlight its potential to reduce traffic, boost economic growth, and strengthen Ontario’s trade and transportation networks.

With a $30 billion, 10-year provincial infrastructure plan covering highways, roads, and bridges, Highway 413 is a key element in preparing Ontario for future growth and competitiveness.