Pioneer Construction of Sudbury has been awarded a $3.2-million contract to rehabilitate an eight-kilometre section of Highway 11/17, east of Thunder Bay, near Highway 587.
The work involves resurfacing, new drainage and grading. It will be completed by October and will create 20 jobs, according to a June 9 news release from the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry news release.
Fowler Construction of Bracebridge was awarded a $3.4-million contract to pave, grade and improve drainage on Highway 522, west of Trout Creek.
Work began last year on the 20-kilometre stretch between Loring and Highway 11.
The project will be completed this year and will employ 25.
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