Premier Doug Ford of Ontario is moving forward with plans to study the feasibility of a tunnel under Highway 401, addressing persistent gridlock. A request for proposals has been issued for a comprehensive study to evaluate this option alongside alternatives like elevated highways and additional lanes. The study will conclude by February 2027 and aims to identify potential congestion mitigation strategies if expansion is deemed unfeasible. Ford remains committed to this initiative, suggesting significant long-term planning extending to 2051.
"The reason we're having a feasibility study is it's going to determine the length. If they're telling me, 30 kilometres is X, 40 kilometres is Y, and 70 kilometres or 60 kilometres is another cost, let's take a look at it," he said when he announced his plan in September. "But we're going to get the job done, mark my words."
"If no capacity expansion option is determined to be feasible, then congestion mitigation options are to be identified as alternative to expansion," the request tells prospective proponents.
The study itself is expected to be completed in February 2027, looking at long-term options through 2051.
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