A 14-kilometre expansion of Highway 69 in the French River area is now open. The newly widened highway – from two to four lanes – will support economic growth and prosperity in Northern Ontario.
“It’s critical that we continue to expand and improve highways across the province,” said Caroline Mulroney, minister of transportation. “In Northern Ontario, Highway 69 plays a vital role in helping people and goods move more quickly. By expanding the highway, our government is following through on its promise to support the economy and improve road safety.”
The new lanes extend from north of Highway 522 to north of Highway 607. The expansion also includes two new interchanges.
The 14-kilometre section of Highway 69 widening is part of a project to widen a total of 152 kilometres of Highway 69 from Parry Sound to Sudbury. The final 68-kilometre section of widening between French River and Parry Sound is in the engineering and property acquisition phase.
“The opening of the new Highway 69 lanes is a gamechanger for French River and Sudbury residents,” said Minister of Northern Development Greg Rickford. “By expanding this section of Highway 69, we will see improved safety and traffic flow in the region. The expansion will also create jobs and boost economic growth in Northern Ontario.”
The province has released a draft transportation plan for Northern Ontario that is available in Cree, Oji-Cree and Ojibway.