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.