Ontario Begins Construction of Highway 413 to Reduce Gridlock, Create Jobs

Caledon, Ontario — August 27, 2025 The Ontario government has awarded its first two contracts to begin construction on Highway 413, a new corridor aimed at easing congestion across the Greater Toronto Area and supporting thousands of jobs during its build.

The highway will connect York, Peel, and Halton regions, cutting travel times by up to 30 minutes per trip. The project is expected to support more than 6,000 jobs per year in transportation, engineering, construction, and supply-chain industries, while contributing over $1 billion annually to Ontario’s GDP.

“Highway 413 is at the centre of our plan to get drivers in the GTA and across Ontario out of gridlock, and we’re getting it done,” Premier Doug Ford said during an announcement in Caledon. “In the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty, we’re awarding critical construction contracts faster so we can get shovels in the ground, keep Ontario’s economy going, and keep thousands of workers on the job across the province.”

Construction has begun on resurfacing Highway 10 in preparation for a new bridge over the future route. Upgrades are also set to start at the Highway 401/407 interchange, which will serve as the western terminus. Once complete, the highway will run from the interchange near Mississauga, Milton, and Halton Hills to Highway 400 in Vaughan, with planned extensions to Highways 410 and 427.

“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government continues to fight gridlock that costs Ontario up to $56 billion a year, so we can unlock our province’s full economic potential and keep workers on the job,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “This project will provide much-needed relief along one of the most congested corridors in North America.”

Ontario is investing nearly $30 billion over the next decade to build, repair, and expand highways, roads, and bridges across the province, including the Bradford Bypass and the twinning of the Garden City Skyway. Last year, the government passed the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act to accelerate construction.

Local leaders emphasized the economic and community benefits.

“Our government is delivering the infrastructure needed to protect Ontario’s future by tackling gridlock and keeping people and goods moving. For families and businesses in Dufferin—Caledon and across Peel Region, this project will mean shorter commutes, more time at home, and thousands of good-paying jobs,” said Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin—Caledon.

Annette Groves, mayor of Caledon, said the corridor will help local communities by easing congestion and supporting planned growth while maintaining the town’s character. “This transportation project will provide much-needed capacity and better connections throughout Caledon,” she said.