Temporary 402 fix likely to be done “later this week” MTO says
Zion Line fix will have to wait
August 26, 2022
The cost of fixing Zion Line has ballooned another to nearly $550,000.
Warwick Township had planned to repair the road last year. During the Freedom Convoy blockade of Highway 402, Zion Line became a detour route and the road was damaged further.
A project that was expected to cost $269,000 increased about 60 per cent to $429,000.
Council called for tenders for the work recently and received five bids.
The lowest was $549,000 – another $117,00 more than first expected.
Treasurer Trevor Jarrett in a report to council suggests rising costs and supply chain issues are the likely cause of this increase.
Council decided to defer the project until next year, hoping to get a better price by looking for one contractor to complete a number of projects.
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Temporary 402 fix likely to be done “later this week” MTO says
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Heather Wright/The Independent Ministry of Transportation officials say it will take some time to fix the buckled concrete on the westbound lanes of Highway 402. Late last night, the OPP closed the road down saying the conditions were unsafe. An OPP post on social media said it appears the extreme heat was part of the problem. An unverified photo circulating
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FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH: Heat warning extended
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Long line ups at Reeces Corners after 402 west bound closes
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