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Doug Ford Proposes $60 Billion Tunnel Under Highway 401

Ontario Premier Ford unveils ambitious plan for a 55-kilometre tunnel to tackle Toronto's traffic congestion.

  • Ford's proposal includes a combined traffic and transit tunnel beneath Highway 401, potentially stretching up to 55 kilometers.
  • Experts estimate the project could cost tens of billions of dollars and take years to complete.
  • Ford's government considered buying back Highway 407 before opting for the tunnel project.
  • Opposition parties argue the plan is too costly and suggest alternatives like paying 407 tolls for trucks.
  • A feasibility study will be conducted to assess the project's viability and cost.
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