The Ontario government has announced that construction on Highway 413 project will begin in 2025. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and contribute $350 million annually to the province’s GDP. The 52-kilometer highway will include extensions to Highways 410 and 427, easing congestion across Halton, Peel, and York regions.
Premier Doug Ford emphasized the importance of the Highway 413 project in addressing gridlock and improving travel times for drivers in one of North America’s fastest-growing regions. “Highway 413 will help meet the needs of our growing province,” Ford stated, reinforcing the highway’s role in Ontario’s transportation strategy.
The project recently gained momentum after the province reached an agreement with the federal government that ensures strong environmental protections as construction progresses. Fieldwork, including borehole drilling and engineering assessments, is already underway to evaluate soil and bedrock conditions.
The province plans to release the first construction contracts in 2025, following the necessary approvals. Ahead of this, an event will be held in mid-May to engage private sector experts, focusing on leveraging new technologies and strategies to accelerate the project. The province is also set to begin land acquisition efforts in the fall, pending the passage of the Get it Done Act.
David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, highlighted the job creation aspect of the project, noting that Highway 413 will support 3,500 jobs annually during its construction. “We’re proud to work with union and industry partners to create the talent highway for workers to land a better job with a bigger paycheck in the skilled trades,” Piccini said, pointing to the government’s $1 billion Skills Development Fund.
Nadia Todorova, executive director of the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO), praised the Highway 413 project as a significant win for the province. She noted that Highway 413 would create jobs, address congestion, support housing development, and drive economic growth in the western GTA.
Once completed, Highway 413 is projected to handle over 300,000 vehicle trips daily by 2031, offering a critical alternative route for drivers. The highway is a key component of the province’s broader plan to improve transportation infrastructure in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, ensuring that goods and people can move efficiently through the region.
This development marks a major step in Ontario’s efforts to enhance its infrastructure and prepare for future growth. As construction approaches, the focus will be on maintaining the momentum to ensure that Highway 413 project becomes a reality, benefiting both the economy and the daily lives of residents across the region.
