Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford pledges to build a tunnel under Highway 401 to ease traffic congestion in the Greater Toronto Area. The ambitious project, if realized, would extend from Brampton and Mississauga in the west to Markham and Scarborough in the east, accommodating both vehicle and transit lanes.
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford has promised to build a tunnel under Highway 401 if re-elected, aiming to alleviate the notorious gridlock in the Greater Toronto Area ( GTA ). Ford, at a news conference, stated that a re-elected Progressive Conservative government would make this ambitious project a reality.
He emphasized that building an underground expressway beneath the 401 would expand its capacity for both drivers and public transit, ultimately benefiting the hard-working families who rely on this crucial artery. \The proposed tunnel would extend from Brampton and Mississauga in the west to Markham and Scarborough in the east, according to the PC Party's press release. While Ford did not disclose the exact cost of the project, he mentioned that the party is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine the per-kilometre expenditure. He argued that the tunnel's construction, despite its significant financial implications, would be worthwhile as gridlock costs the province's economy billions of dollars annually. \Ford's proposal has faced skepticism from other political parties and experts. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles dismissed it as a 'fantasy,' calling it wasteful and pledging to prioritize investments in healthcare and education if elected. The Green Party of Ontario suggested that investing in train infrastructure would be a more effective solution to traffic congestion in the GTA. Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner criticized the proposal, stating that it disrespects Ontarians struggling with the high cost of living and limited access to healthcare. Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie also expressed doubt about the tunnel's feasibility, stating she would focus on getting family doctors for Ontarians instead. She also echoed concerns about the project's cost-effectiveness.
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