Premier Doug Ford Launches Final Procurement on Highway 413 Transit Corridor
Infrastructure Ontario issues request for qualifications for major bridge and tunneling contracts across Halton and Peel.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 8, 2026Updated August 29, 2026 1 min read ON, CA
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VAUGHAN, Ont. — Premier Doug Ford announced the launch of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the construction of Highway 413, connecting Highway 400 to the 401/407 interchange.
Alleviating GTA Gridlock
The 52-kilometre corridor is engineered with dedicated truck bypass lanes and reserved right-of-way for future electric bus rapid transit.
"Highway 413 will save drivers up to 30 minutes each way, keeping commercial goods moving and getting workers home to their families faster," Ford said.
Environmental Mitigations
Over 20 wildlife overpasses and specialized fish-passage culverts are included in the final engineering specifications.
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