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  Highway Photos - Ontario King's Highway 401
Hwy 401 is often described as "Ontario's Main Street", as it is one of the province's economic backbones.
This section of Highway 401 shown here is proposed to be widened to six lanes in the coming years.
The lanes at left are in the centre of the highway and are the express lanes.
www.geocities.com /mjlarochelle/highways/photos/KH401.html   (494 words)

  
 Highway 404 (Ontario) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The King's Highway 404 or simply Highway 404 is an Ontario 400-Series Highway that runs from the junction of Highway 401 and the Don Valley Parkway in Toronto to its northern terminus at Green Lane/Herald Road in Newmarket.
Originally an extension of the Don Valley Parkway and incorporating the routing of Woodbine Avenue, Highway 404 became a provincial highway (and was completed by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation) in 1977.
North of Highway 407, Highway 404 was widened to 6 lanes all the way to Aurora Road, and the lighting system had been extended all the way to Major Mackenzie Drive.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ontario_provincial_highway_404   (1008 words)

  
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Ontario is the hub of Canada's economy and Canada simply cannot afford to let any part of that national transportation system deteriorate.
Canada, with its vast network of highways, is a country that requires a safe and seamless road infrastructure, both for the purposes of trade and in particular tourism.
That the Ontario Chamber of Commerce encourage and recommend that joint action between provincial and federal governments aimed at restoring Canada's national highway system be given a priority and that the appropriate cost-sharing formulae and public-private partnerships be established to undertake repairs at the earliest opportunity.
www.mbot.com /news/articles.aspx?id=11   (1447 words)

  
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Ontario, along with New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec, is one of the four original provinces of Canada when the nation was formed on July 1, 1867 by the British North America Act.
Ontario is bounded on the north by Hudson Bay and James Bay, on the east by Quebec, on the west by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.
Ontario's right to Northwestern Ontario was determined by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in 1884 and confirmed by the Canada (Ontario Boundary) Act, 1889 of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
www.gamecheatz.net /games.php?title=Ontario   (5237 words)

  
 History of Ontario's King's Highways - FAQ's
If the Ministry does re-use an obsolete highway number, all efforts are made to place the new highway designation as far away as possible from the original designation, to avoid confusion amongst the motoring public.
Highway 17 is the longest, with a length of approximately 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles).
In terms of latitude, Ontario roughly extends from the 42nd parallel (equivalent to Crescent City, California) northerly to the 56th parallel (equivalent to Fort McMurray, Alberta).
www.thekingshighway.ca /faq.htm   (2469 words)

  
 Sharelawers.com - compensation accident lawyer brain injury
In Ontario actions for non-repair of a highway or bridge and damages sustained as a result must be brought within three months of the time that the damages were sustained.
Ontario the Crown brought a motion pursuant to rule 21 for summary judgment dismissing the action as a nullity for the plaintiff’s failure to comply with the notice period requirement of The Proceedings Against the Crown Act.
Ontario 1999 CarswellOnt 2771 (Gen. Div.) the Court of Appeal on September 3, 1999 dismissed the appeal from the Crown and held that questions as to the meaning and effect of s.
www.sharelawyers.com /articles_3.html   (4967 words)

  
 Ontario Canada
An eastern-central province, Ontario is bordered by Manitoba and Québec.
“Ontario” is thought to have originated from the Native Iroquoian word "Kanadario,” which means “beautiful waters.” With more than 250,000 lakes and thousands of kilometres of rivers and streams, the province is home to a quarter of the world’s freshwater sources.
Non-residents of Canada visiting Ontario are allowed to bring in any reasonable amount of personal effects (reasonable means enough for personal use for the length of the stay.) Please note that any unreasonable amounts are subject to duty.
www.attractionscanada.com /ontario   (943 words)

  
 •• Toronto ••
The City of Toronto covers an area of 641 km²; (247 square miles) and is bounded by Lake Ontario to the south, Etobicoke Creek and to the west, Steeles Avenue to the north, and the Rouge River to the east.
Ontario provincial highway 401 (or simply, "the 401") acts as a by-pass of downtown Toronto, and is one of the most congested highways in North America.
Highway 407 does not operate within Toronto proper, but is a major highway in the Greater Toronto Area acting as a secondary by-pass around the northern end of Toronto.
www.eoob.se /internet/toronto.html   (6030 words)

  
 Highway 401 - the Story.html
But the Ontario Department of Highways was hard at work putting the finishing touches on the first section of dual lane highway between Highland Creek and Oshawa that would later be incorporated as part of Ontario's new trans-provincial super highway, the "Four-O-One".
Highway 401 was also conceived as a completely controlled-access highway on a separate alignment from start to finish, bypassing all the cities and towns along its length.
Highway 401 construction was delayed in part, because of material and manpower shortages after World War II and onset of the Korean war in 1949.
www.roadscholar.on.ca /lateststory.html   (4953 words)

  
 Backgrounder: Highway 404 Extension - Davis Drive to Green Lane
The Ministry of Transportation is making a number of infrastructure improvements to Highway 404 to improve traffic flow and enhance road safety in the area.
MTO completed construction of the widening of Highway 404 between Highway 401 and Highway 7 from six to eight lanes in 1998, at a cost of $20.2 million.
A Highway 404 widening project between Major MacKenzie Drive and Aurora Road started in the summer of 2001, and was opened to traffic in December 2001.
www.mto.gov.on.ca /english/news/regional/2002/020802b.htm   (343 words)

  
 Ontario Provincial Highways 1999 (1-20)
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is continuing with its effort to improve Hwy 11 between Huntsville and North Bay with the awarding of two contracts to clear rights-of-way along the highway to facilitate its "four-laning," or conversion to a divided highway.
The Ferguson Highway was responsible for a rapid growth in the population of northern Ontario as industries flourished and tourists flocked to new vacation areas.
The highway was maintained by the Department of Northern Development until it was assumed by the Department of Highways as Highway #11 in 1937.
members.aol.com /hwys/OntHwys/OntHwys1-20.html   (6437 words)

  
 King's Highway 401 - Toronto to Kingston - www.OntHighways.com
Highway 401 from West Hill in Scarborough to Ritson Road, Oshawa was actually the first part of the 401 (then Highway 2A) to be completed.
Highway 401 through Kingston (another early portion of 401 to be completed) is also being reconstructed and widened (to 6-lanes), with some new interchange configurations.
Highway 401 is six lanes from Salem Road to Port Hope, and then four lanes all the way to Kingston (and in fact Montreal).
www.onthighways.com /highway_401_page_3.htm   (570 words)

  
 Expressway Site Toronto
This highway, known as Highway 2, was the first highway built to go right across the Province of Ontario from The US border at Windsor to the Quebec provincial border near Montreal.
A proposed eastern extension to connect with Highway 401, known as the Scarborough Expressway, was shelved in the 1970's, even though much of the land for it was acquired by the city.
It was meant to be the eastern terminus of a proposed extension of the Gardiner Expressway freeway, known as the Scarborough Expressway.
www.expresswaysite.com /toronto.htm   (1091 words)

  
 Ontario Provincial Highways (400-427 + QEW)
The QEW was designed partially as a four-lane divided highway with a three to ten foot median strip, with the remaining less-travelled stretches as undivided highway.
In this era of highway downloading which has seen all of the Gardiner Expwy (Former Hwy 2) and a part of the QEW given over to the City of Toronto, it seems that the Don Valley will remain in city hands and Hwy 404 will most definitely not be extended southward.
The portion of the highway south of Airport Rd is maintained by the Airport Authority and not the MTO.
members.aol.com /hwys/OntHwys/OntHwys400-QEW.html   (7162 words)

  
 TransCanadaHighway.com Ontario Speedtraps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Ontario Provincial Police had a laser gun setup on Northbound traffic (just south of steep hill with 60 km speed limit) Speed limits vary 60 to 80 with little warning.
Highway 403 between Q.E.W. Highway and Winston Churchill Blvd. - Ontario Provincial Police set up hand-held laser radar in both directions during the daylight hours in 'off' rush-hour periods.
It's a 2 lane highway and a main trucking route for the Toronto to Ottawa route.
www.transcanadahighway.com /ontario/Speedtraps.htm   (3245 words)

  
 Green Ontario: Sprawl
The provincial government is developing a Smart Growth Strategy for Ontario, which will includes goals for the protection of natural areas and farmlands.
Currently, municipal planning is governed by the Ontario Planning Act, which requires that municipalities prepare Official Plans to manage the development and growth within their boundaries.
Given that the provincial policy statement is seen only as a guideline (and not a mandatory requirement), the OMB usually has little option but to uphold the landowner's right to develop.
www.greenontario.org /strategy/sprawl.html   (1399 words)

  
 Ontario Nature - News Room
It is key infrastructure that would fuel the urbanization of agricultural lands in the Queensville, Sharon and Holland Land areas of York Region north of the Oak Ridges Moraine as well as much of south Simcoe County.
The Highway 404 extension would lay the groundwork for further highway expansions that would facilitate automobile-dependent sprawl.
The long-term plan for the highway includes an extension eastward along the south shore of Lake Simcoe all the way to Highway 12.
www.ontarionature.org /news/template.php3?n_code=326   (467 words)

  
 globeandmail.com : globeinvestor.com : Two Occupants Proving Better Than One
The next anticipated HOV lane on Highway 404 from Highway 401 to Highway 7 is scheduled to open in summer 2007.
Performance analysis of Highway 403 and Highway 404 southbound prior to and after the opening of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in December 2005 proves that HOV lanes are providing a faster, more reliable commute for carpoolers and transit users.
HOV lanes on Highway 403 run 14 kilometres in both directions between the 407 and the 401, and run for 11 kilometres on Highway 404 southbound - from Highway 7 to 401.
www.globeinvestor.com /servlet/story/CNW.20061213.C6876/GIStory   (1328 words)

  
 Maps of Ontario
Ontario Roadmap: North and South on different sides, shows highway 407 information, includes insets for larger cities showing major roadways.
Ontario Recreation Map: Features all the information of a regular Ontario road map, and includes locations and contact information for skiing, campgrounds, canoe routes, golf, attractions, and parks.
Ontario and the Great Lakes Road Atlas: Pocket size atlas of the province including portions of the bordering states.
www.fedpubs.com /maps/ontario_maps.htm   (544 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Highway 11 continued past numerous canoe camps and resorts.
At the Chippewa River was a small plaque commemorating the trans-Canada highway and marking the halfway point between Vancouver and St. John's.
Ontario is a large province and I was finally across!
www.mvermeulen.com /canada/ot.html   (4983 words)

  
 King's Highway 7 - Thornhill to Peterborough
Note: Highway 7 through York; from the regions western boundary to at least Highway 48 (Main St / Markham Road) is know known as York Road 7 (Highway 7).
Highway 7 is the Central Ontario Route of the Trans-Canada Highway from Highway 12 (north junction) easterly to Ottawa.
Highway 7 signage begins east of Highway 48 although it is unclear where provincial control actually begins
www.onthighways.com /highway_7_page_3_1997.htm   (404 words)

  
 Stratagies for Aggressive Driver Enforcement
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also expresses appreciation to the highway safety agencies whose contributions were invaluable and to the Institute of Police Technology and Management, University of North Florida.
A recent nationwide survey released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding speeding and other unsafe driving reveals the majority of drivers in the United States consider speeding and other forms of unsafe driving to be a major threat to the personal safety of themselves and their families.
More than 61 percent of those surveyed say that speeding by other people is a major threat to their personal safety and that of their families.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov /people/injury/enforce/aggressdrivers/intro.html   (5023 words)

  
 Ontario storm causes travel havoc
A winter storm pummeled southern Ontario Thursday, causing hundreds of accidents on highways and roads and flight cancellations and delays on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Some areas of southern Ontario were expecting to receive up to 40 centimetres of snow by the end of the day Thursday.
By mid-morning, the Ontario Provincial Police had already reported more than 400 traffic accidents, with at least two people seriously injured in an accident on Highway 404 near Toronto.
www.cbc.ca /canada/story/2004/12/23/storm-ontario041123.html   (1446 words)

  
 Barrie Red Sox: Locations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The easiest directions are to exit the 400 highway at Bayfield Street in Barrie and go 10 km north (turn left on to Bayfield at the 400 exit).
Fred Kline Park which is located south of Highway 7 on the east side of McLaughlin Road, just past Williams Parkway.
Taking Highway 9 East into Newmarket from the 400 and follow it along until you get to Prospect St. This is just before you get to York County Hospital which will be on the right.
eteamz.active.com /Barrierepball/locations   (1440 words)

  
 King's Highway | Interchange Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
I chose one of the smallest provincial freeways for my first list - the 406.
There are several other Primary Highways in Ontario which have express sections of varying lengths, Hwys 11 and 115 being among the best examples.
True Ontario road-geeks would never ask questions like that...
www.kingshighway.ca /interchangedir   (193 words)

  
 CBC - Ontario Votes 2003 - Ridings
Its borders run from 16th Avenue in the north to Steeles Avenue in the south, Highway 404 in the west and the Markham city limits in the east.
Tory Don Cousens won in 1987 and 1990 before leaving provincial politics to become mayor of Markham.
Find out how more than 500,000 Ontario students will get into the habit of voting during this provincial election.
www.cbc.ca /ontariovotes2003/riding/045   (331 words)

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