Ontario Beginning Construction of Highway 413
Critical new highway will tackle gridlock and support more than 6,000 jobs a year during construction
August 27, 2025
Premier's Office
CALEDON — The Ontario government has awarded the first two contracts to begin construction of Highway 413, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to fight gridlock and get drivers moving across the Greater Toronto Area. Highway 413 will connect the regions of York, Peel and Halton, shortening travel times by up to 30 minutes per trip. The construction of the highway will support more than 6,000 jobs per year and contribute more than $1 billion to Ontario’s annual 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,” said Premier Doug Ford. “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 on major infrastructure projects, keep Ontario’s economy going and keep thousands of workers on the job across the province.”
Premier Ford made the announcement in Caledon, where work is beginning to resurface Highway 10 in preparation for a new bridge over the future Highway 413. Crews will also soon begin upgrades at the Highway 401/407 interchange, which will be the western terminus of Highway 413. Once Highway 413 is complete, it will run from the Highway 401/407 interchange near Mississauga, Milton and Halton Hills to Highway 400 in Vaughan, with 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. “Highway 413 will provide much-needed relief along one of the most congested highway corridors in North America.”
Ontario is investing almost $30 billion over the next decade to build, repair and expand highways, roads and bridges across the province, including critical projects like Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass and the twinning of the Garden City Skyway. Last year, the Ontario government passed the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act to accelerate the construction of Highway 413.
Quick Facts
• Highway 413 is estimated to contribute more than $1 billion to Ontario’s GDP and support more than 6,000 jobs per year in the transportation, engineering, construction and supply-chain industries during construction.
• According to a report from the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis, if left unchecked, the annual cost of gridlock could reach $108 billion by 2044. •
Quotes
"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. We are building the infrastructure our communities need today to support growth for generations to come."
- Sylvia Jones
MPP for Dufferin—Caledon
"The Highway 413 corridor will be a big help for our villages by supporting the extension of Highway 410 and easing traffic congestion on Highway 10 and in Caledon Village. It will also spur the extension of Highway 427 and reduce the number of heavy trucks traveling on Highway 50. This transportation project will provide much-needed capacity and better connections throughout Caledon. It will support the growth we’re planning while helping to keep the unique character and vibrant spirit of our community intact. This announcement marks a key step for the town towards achieving its goal and vision, and town staff will make every effort to support and work in partnership with the province to ensure the successful delivery of Highway 413 and mitigate impacts on the community."
- Annette Groves
Mayor of Caledon
"As the fastest growing of Canada’s seven largest cities, Brampton knows first-hand the toll gridlock takes on families and our economy. Highway 413 will create good quality jobs, attract new investment and ensure people and goods move more efficiently. This is the kind of infrastructure that keeps Brampton and Ontario competitive in the global economy."
- Patrick Brown
Mayor of Brampton
"The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce welcomes the Ontario government’s progress on Highway 413. This project is critical to supporting the movement of goods, addressing gridlock and unlocking future economic opportunities for businesses and residents across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. By investing in major infrastructure like Highway 413, Ontario is laying the foundation for sustained growth, competitiveness and thousands of good-paying jobs in the skilled trades that will benefit Vaughan and the broader region for decades to come."
- Jennifer Coletta-Rashty
President and CEO, Vaughan Chamber of Commerce
"The start of Highway 413 construction shows that Ontario is serious about building for the future. For our members, any project that drives new demand for stone, sand and gravel is a lifeline and it’s encouraging to have a Premier and government focused each day on turning economic growth plans into real results."
- Michael McSweeney
Executive Director, Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association
"The Ontario Road Builders’ Association applauds the Government of Ontario for moving forward with construction of Highway 413, a project that will reduce gridlock and strengthen Ontario’s economy. Congestion costs Ontario up to $56 billion each year — investments like Highway 413 are critical to reversing that trend. Our industry is proud to play a role in building the infrastructure that will keep people and goods moving efficiently while delivering long-term economic and community benefits."
- Steven Crombie
Senior Director of Public Affairs, ORBA
"Highway 413 will bring much-needed transportation and transit capacity to the fastest-growing region of the GTA. This project is not just a highway, but a generational investment in economic growth, connectivity and opportunity for communities across the region. The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario is delighted to see construction of this critical infrastructure begin and will continue its steadfast support for the project to help build a better future for Ontario."
- Nadia Todorova
Executive Director, RCCAO
"Getting shovels in the ground on Highway 413 is about more than building a road — it’s about creating thousands of good-paying jobs, reducing traffic congestion and delivering the critical infrastructure to support growth across the region. Advancing this project lays the foundation for long-term economic development and new housing opportunities for decades to come."
- Patrick McManus
Executive Director, Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association
Additional Resources
• Highway 413
• Ontario Building Highway 413
• Highway 413 Preliminary Design 90 Per Cent Complete
• Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act •
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