The Ontario government’s investment of nearly $600,000 has led to the completion of one of the first projects under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

Located in the Municipality of Tweed, the new Boundary Bridge (also known as Hawkins Bay Bridge), was rebuilt at a cost of $1.8 million this summer. The federal, provincial and municipal governments shared the cost of the project equally.

"The quick completion of the Boundary Bridge before winter is important for both residents and visitors. It's an important local link," said Daryl Kramp, Member of Provincial Parliament for Hastings—Lennox and Addington.

The bridge, which had been closed since 2018, has been replaced with a new single-lane superstructure that restores a vital link in the municipal road network. It will improve safety for drivers and shorten emergency vehicle response times for the community, improving the quality of life for residents.

"Our local investments are making it easier for people to get to work, to a doctor's appointment or to the grocery store, and safely home to their loved ones," said provincial Infrastructure Minister Laurie Scott. "They are also helping to improve access to health care, higher education, employment, recreation and businesses across the province."

Ontario's investments in local infrastructure are supporting the province's recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, while creating jobs and economic opportunities.

The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program is a 10-year, $30-billion federal, provincial and municipal fund that provides support to help communities repair and build priority infrastructure. Ontario is investing $10.2 billion under program to improve public transit; community, culture and recreation; green; and rural and northern community infrastructure.