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September 8, 2008
Construction begins on Essex, Ontario road widening project
WINDSOR
Construction has started on the widening of Essex County Road 22 from Lakeshore Boulevard to Patillo Road.
This project is one of several projects under the Let’s Get Windsor-Essex Moving strategy. Funding comes from the Canada-Ontario Border Infrastructure Fund, a joint commitment by the federal and provincial governments to invest $300 million in strengthening the transportation networks in Windsor-Essex.
Coco Paving Inc. of Windsor has been awarded two contracts totalling $11.62 million to widen Essex County Road 22 from two to four lanes. This project includes the replacement of the Pike Creek Bridge and improvements at the Patillo Road intersection.
In addition to the widening of Essex County Road 22, construction is continuing on the Walker Road Canadian Pacific Railway grade separation and the Highway 401 widening between Highway 3 and Manning Road.
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