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Deadly highway stretch getting 4 lanes in Renfrew
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The Ontario government is advancing a project to widen Highway 17 from two to four lanes between Arnprior and Renfrew, addressing safety concerns. This expansion, covering a 22.5-kilometre stretch, is part of a 10-year plan announced in 2019.
- The Ontario government is moving forward with a project to widen Highway 17 from two to four lanes between Arnprior and Renfrew, addressing long-standing safety concerns from drivers. This expansion is considered overdue by many, including regular driver Robert Bartley, who noted the highways busy nature
- The project will cover a 22.5-kilometre stretch of highway, specifically between Shield Drive and west of Bruce Street, and is a critical link in the trans-Canada highway system. The province first announced the project in 2019 as part of a 10-year plan, with work expected to be completed in phases
- The highway has a history of accidents and fatalities, with increasing population leading to more traffic issues. This makes the expansion even more necessary for improving safety