Sunday, April 5, 2026
Picking the Proper Procurement
Understanding why the choice can dramatically impact a transportation project’s development By Andrew Wittig and Gord Firth How important is choosing the right procurement model…
transportation infrastructure
New report calls on province to take action to reduce GTA’s traffic gridlock
The Toronto Region Board of Trade released Breaking Gridlock: Finishing the Job through Provincial Action, a new report outlining the provincial actions that can reduce congestion…
Ontario acquires track as part of plan to restore Northlander rail service
The Government of Ontario announced the acquisition of 205 kilometres of railway between North Bay and Washago, marking another milestone in the plan to bring back…
A cohesive framework for transit and passenger rail systems
By Ana-Maria Tomlinson Fifty years ago, Canada was recognized as a global leader in public transit design and delivery. The country’s early rail and streetcar…
Province launces call for tenders for restoration of the Prud’homme bridge
The Quebec Government announced that the call for tenders for the restoration work on Prud’homme Bridge – one of the last remaining covered bridges in…
The Gordie Howe International Bridge eases more than just traffic congestion
By David McPherson Twenty-five years in the making. Seven years of construction, and, at its peak, 2,500 workers on-site. Costing $6.4 billion and stretching 2.5…
NB begins planning of new bridge linking Île-de-Lamèque and Shippagan
The Government of New Brunswick announced that it is beginning planning and design work for a new bridge between Île-de-Lamèque and Shippagan with an investment…
Ontario to spend 46% of 10-year capital plan in the first three years: FAO
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released a report that reviews the Government of Ontario’s (the Province’s) 10‑year infrastructure spending plan (the capital plan) in the…
Rehabilitation of the Quebec Central Railway reaches milestone
The Government of Quebec announced that the rehabilitation of the Québec Central Railway is now complete on the entire section between Scott and Vallée-Jonction, allowing…
London closes 2025 construction season, looks ahead to 2026
The City of London announced the close of the 2025 construction season after another year of essential infrastructure work. Much of this year’s work has…
Manitoba Crown-Indigenous to lead Port of Churchill project
The Government of Manitoba announced the establishment of the Manitoba Crown–Indigenous Corporation (MCIC), a first-of-its-kind partnership that will lead major economic development and trade corridor…
New Pattullo Bridge receives First Nations name, prepares to welcome traffic
The Government of British Columbia announced that with the bridge deck connected and final paving underway, the new crossing that will replace the Pattullo Bridge…
Deerfoot Trail upgrades highlight Alberta’s 2025 construction season
The Government of Alberta announced that its 2025 construction season delivered major upgrades to Deerfoot Trail, as well as more than 100 road and bridge…
Ultra-high-speed transportation infrastructure project planned for Alberta
TransPod, the Canadian company developing the world’s leading ultra-high-speed ground transportation through its TransPod Line infrastructure system and FluxJet vehicle, announced a strategic collaboration with Algoma Steel and Supreme Steel to advance the Edmonton–Calgary…
Ontario awards contract to replace Manitoulin’s Little Current Swing Bridge
The Government of Ontario awarded a contract for the detail design of a new two-lane bridge that will replace the Little Current Swing Bridge on…
Toronto advances bridge rehabilitation on Don Valley Parkway-Richmond off-ramp
As part of critical state-of-good-repair work, the City of Toronto is rehabilitating four bridges and elevated roads near Eastern Avenue and Adelaide Street East. The…
Vancouver delivers upgrades in Dunbar Southlands and Arbutus Ridge
The City of Vancouver has completed major upgrades along West King Edward Avenue from Arbutus Street to Dunbar Street, delivering safer streets, reliable water and…
Modular steel bridges provide permanent replacement for Lanark County
Acrow announced it has designed and supplied two modular steel bridges to permanently replace the aging Blakeney Bridge in Lanark, Ont. After learning of a…
Quebec invests more than $2.5B in road transportation networks
The Government of Quebec announced investments of more than $2.5 billion over the next two years in the road transportation networks of the Montreal ($1,413,209,000)…
Quebec invests $813M in transportation networks in Chaudière-Appalaches region
The Government of Quebec announced an investment of $813,471,000 over the next two years in the road, rail and airport transportation networks in the Chaudière-Appalaches…
The right response to transportation crises can limit their overall impact
By Matthew Bowser When disaster strikes, and the call comes in, are you ready for what comes next? Do you know what gear to grab,…
Quebec to invest $7.9B in transportation infrastructure over next two years
The Government of Quebec announced investments of $7,902,139,000 in road, marine, rail and airport transportation networks across Quebec for the period 2025-2027. “Since 2018, our…
Toronto moves forward with bridge repairs as part of Gardiner Expressway plan
As part of the next stage of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan, the City of Toronto will soon begin critical repair work on five…
Feds announce $175M for the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill
The Government of Canada announced an investment of $175 million over five years to support operations and maintenance of the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) and…