Ontario awards design contracts for two sections of Bradford Bypass

The Government of Ontario has awarded contracts for the detail design of the central and east sections of the Bradford Bypass.

The province has also awarded a program management consultant contract to oversee the full Bradford Bypass project, including design, quality assurance, schedule and construction oversight.

WSP Canada Inc. and Stantec Consulting Ltd. have been awarded the detail design contracts for the central and east sections.

Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc. & Egis Canada Ltd. have been awarded the program management consultant contract for the full project.

“Our government is protecting Ontario by making historic investments in highway infrastructure,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “The Bradford Bypass will cut gridlock, shorten commute times, strengthen east-west connections between Highways 400 and 404 and keep people and goods moving through one of the fastest growing parts of the Greater Golden Horseshoe.”

The province has selected the teams that will design the two sections of the Bradford Bypass running from Highway 404 in the east to Simcoe County Road 4 in the west. As part of this work, crews will conduct field work, consult with Indigenous communities, coordinate utility relocations and finalize the design of the two sections. Once complete, the Bradford Bypass will save drivers an estimated 35 minutes in travel time compared to using local roads.

“Our government’s mandate to protect Ontario includes delivering the Bradford Bypass, which residents across York-Simcoe have been asking governments to build for decades,” said Caroline Mulroney, MPP for York-Simcoe. “Today’s announcement builds on our substantial progress to-date to get shovels in the ground and finally make this project a reality for our region.”

Work is also ongoing on the west section of the Bradford Bypass, including construction of a temporary detour at 10 Sideroad to support construction of a future bridge and interchange. Last year, the province awarded contracts for detail design and a construction manager for the west section. Since then, crews have completed tree clearing along the proposed route to streamline utility relocations and clear a path for construction. In addition, work is underway on a southbound lane on Highway 400 that will connect to the Bradford Bypass.

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