Bradford, Ontario. — AECOM Canada Ltd. has been awarded the detailed design contract for the western section of the Bradford Bypass, the Government of Ontario announced today (May 9).
The measure will build a new four-lane, 16-kilometre highway that the company says will ease traffic congestion, save commuters time and keep goods moving across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. This marks a milestone in the state’s plan to
The western section of the bypass will run 6.5 kilometers from Highway 400 to Simcoe Road 4. Preparatory work for the Bradford Bypass is also currently underway, with plans to build a new bridge over Simcoe Road 4 and widen County Road 4 from two to four lanes. .
During construction, the project is expected to support up to 2,200 jobs annually and contribute up to $286 million to the state’s GDP, the release added.
“We have been working on the development of the Bradford Bypass for several years and are pleased to be able to expand the scope to detailed design,” Richard Barrett, chief executive officer of AECOM Canada, said in a statement. “We look forward to continued collaboration with the Government of Ontario to deliver this innovative project that will permanently improve mobility for residents and businesses for decades to come.”
Nadia Todorova, executive director of the Ontario Housing and Civil Construction Alliance, also welcomed the progress made on the Bradford Bypass.
“This critical infrastructure is essential to the growth of local communities and the state’s economy,” Todorova said in a statement. “We are pleased to begin the next phase of this project so that construction of this necessary and critical infrastructure project can proceed quickly and efficiently.”