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Contractors hit the highway

Sudbury’s Interpaving has landed a $4.1-million provincial contract to replace a culvert at Jocko Creek on Highway 655, north of Timmins, starting this spring. The contract was one of four announced by the province on May 2, all worth a combined $11.
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Sudbury’s Interpaving has landed a $4.1-million provincial contract to replace a culvert at Jocko Creek on Highway 655, north of Timmins, starting this spring.

Sudbury’s Interpaving has landed a $4.1-million provincial contract to replace a culvert at Jocko Creek on Highway 655, north of Timmins, starting this spring.

The contract was one of four announced by the province on May 2, all worth a combined $11.3 million.

To reduce construction time and minimize traffic disruptions on Highway 655, MCON Pipe Products was awarded a $275,000 contract to supply a pre-cast concrete culvert for the project.

South of Hawk Junction, Miller Paving of North Bay was awarded a $3.69-million contract to rehabilitate two bridges over the Hawk and McVeigh Creeks on Highway 547.

East of Sudbury, Terranorth Construction & Engineering of Sudbury has landed a $2.9-million job to rehabilitate two bridges and two culverts on Highways 539 and 805 near River Valley.

Close to Wawa, Glavin Coating and Refinishing of Zurich has been awarded a $400,000 Highway 101 contract to rehabilitate two bridges over the Jackpine and Michipicoten Rivers on Highway 101.

All of this work is being done to the delight of the area mayors.

“Highway 655 forms a vital link for the Highway 11 communities ensuring they have reliable access to Timmins,” said Mayor Steve Black. “This is critical for Timmins and our neighboring communities as we serve as a regional hub for shopping, culture, commerce, health and industrial supplies.”

“Wawa is a service hub for many communities located along the secondary highways in our region,” said Mayor Ron Rody. “We appreciate that the province is acting to maintain our highways in good driving condition and keep our communities connected.”