Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington to be widened – but not until 2021

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Representatives from the provincial government were in Leamington August 12, to announce that the ministry of transport intends to widen Highway 3 between Leamington and Essex from two to four lanes.

Ontario Minister of transportation Caroline Mulroney and Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington made the announcement, but stipulated the work is not expected to begin until 2021.

“I’m proud that our government is delivering on its promise and making this project a priority by accelerating the planning, so that we can get shovels in the ground as quickly as possible,” said Nicholls. “Not only will the widening of Highway 3 improve safety, but it will also bring economic opportunity to the residents and businesses of Essex County.”

A piece of the well-travelled road between Windsor to County Road 8 in Essex in was widened in 2012. Since then, the push has been on to complete the job.

โ€œI am very pleased to learn of the announcement of the widening of Hwy 3,โ€ said Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain. โ€œMPP Nicholls and I have been advocating for this for several years.โ€

Daily use of the stretch of Highway 3 can soar to as many as 17,300 vehicles.

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