Ontario Construction News staff writer
The Ontario government has committed $18.8 million for major road construction projects in Windsor, aimed at improving traffic flow and opening up new home construction.
The funding will be used to widen Banwell Road, extend Wyandotte Street East, and undertake improvements at the Banwell Road-McNorton Street intersection and facilitate construction of thousands of new homes in the area.
“These upgrades will not only facilitate the construction of up to 3,030 new homes, but they will also enhance the overall transportation network, improving mobility and connectivity for residents in our growing community,” said Andrew Dowie, Windsor-Tecumseh MPP.
Funding comes from the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, which includes $400 million to help build, repair, and maintain municipal roads, bridges, and culverts that will promote housing growth in communities across Ontario.
“Ensuring that new developments are connected to reliable and convenient roadways, improving mobility and connectivity for our residents,” Dowie said.
All three projects come as that section of the city is experiencing growth and increased traffic due to the nearby NextStar Energy electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant, which is at the intersection of Banwell Road and the E. C. Row Expressway.
