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Podcast: Closer Look
Episode: Is a Hwy. 401 tunnel even possible? The answer will cost taxpayers $9.1M
Description: Premier Doug Ford has made no secret of his dream to build a massive tunnel underneath Highway 401. But is the idea even possible?We’re about to find out — at a hefty cost to taxpayers.The province confirmed this week it has awarded a $9.1-million contract to WSP Canada Inc. to conduct a detailed feasibility study."Our government is making significant progress on the transformational project to build a tunnel under Highway 401 that will get people and goods moving across the province faster," said a spokesperson for Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria.On t...