Province issues Highway 3 RFP
The Ontario government has kicked off the process to select a contractor to build the next stage of the Highway 3 expansion project.
On December 3, it announced it has issued a request for proposals to three prequalified teams to design, build and finance the project.
The scope of work includes widening the highway from two to four lanes for 15.6 kilometres between the towns of Essex and Leamington. As many as 17,300 vehicles travel between Essex and Leamington each day.
“By widening Highway 3, we are delivering on our promise to make travel easier and safer for the thousands of people who depend on this roadway each day,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “This project will support good jobs during construction, and once complete, ensure that our truck drivers and carriers can get their goods to market more quickly.”
Invited to bid are teams led by Coco Paving, Aecon Infrastructure Management, and Brennan Infrastructures Inc. & Amico Infrastructures Inc. The three consortia were shortlisted for the project in October.
Construction is currently underway to widen 4.9 kilometres of Highway 3 from Maidstone Avenue to Arner Townline in Essex, with that work scheduled for completion in 2023.
Highway 3 is a critical highway that provides both regional and international connectivity. Upgrades to Highway 3 in the County of Essex are expected to improve traffic movement, increase highway capacity and enhance safety.