The final phase of widening Highway 3 between Essex and Leamington is underway. With as many as 17,300 vehicles travelling between Essex and Leamington each day, the expansion is a welcome development.
This project which covers 15.6 kilometres of Highway 3 will increase the current two lanes to four lanes. It will also include the widening of five existing intersections and the addition of traffic signals to three other intersections. Existing lanes will be resurfaced.
“Highway 3 is a critical artery that connects Essex to communities across Ontario, as well as economic and trade opportunities at the Windsor-Detroit border. As the population of Southwestern Ontario continues to grow rapidly, widening Highway 3 will ensure that the region’s infrastructure can keep up with this growth, while keeping people and goods moving efficiently along the corridor,” said MPP for Essex, Anthony Leardi.
Construction to widen Highway 3 from Maidstone Avenue to Arner Townline in Essex was completed in fall of 2023.
Which intersections will be signalized?
Essex Road 27, Division Road (expands the existing intersection), Essex Road 18, Graham Side Road, Essex Road 34 (ditto to Division)
When is the final completion date
What is the estimated completion date?