Highway 413 work begins in Mississauga, Ontario

Ontario’s Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says some preliminary work has started in Mississauga on Highway 413.

Sarkaria announced through social media today (Dec. 27) that crews have started drilling boreholes at the Highway 401 and 407 interchange where it will eventually connect to Highway 413.

Boreholes are usually dug in advance to give construction crews an idea of the type of soil they will be dealing with to determine the type of equipment to be used during any extravasation work.

Highway 413 will run from Highway 400 in the east to the 401/407 interchange in the west.

The 52-km highway will see the 413 cut through Vaughan, Caledon, Brampton, Halton Hills, Milton and Mississauga and is being built relieve traffic congestion in the GTA.

Early construction contracts are expected to be awarded in 2025 for the project which has seen opposition from environmental groups but was eventually pushed forward by Premier Doug Ford’s government.

Once started, the $10 billion project is supposed to take 10 years to complete although the government has not set a firm timetable for construction.

Sarkaria says when the 413 is finished, it will save driver about one hour each day in their commute.

“The government of Ontario is taking action to tackle gridlock so that you spend less time in traffic and more time doing the things you love like spending more time with your families,” he says.

📢 Exciting progress on Highway 413!

🚧 Crews are drilling at the future ramp connecting the Highway 401/407 interchange to Highway 413.

🚗💨 This vital project will save drivers up to an hour during rush hour, tackling gridlock and giving you more time for what matters most. pic.twitter.com/stRrWwyHT4

— Prabmeet Sarkaria (@PrabSarkaria) December 27, 2024