Infrastructure
Old Ambassador Bridge
Construction of a two kilometre noise barrier , five metres high , adjacent to the Southwood Lakes community , from Howard Avenue to North Talbot Road was completed some months ago .
The Canadian Ministries of Transportation and the Environment chose composite concrete barriers with some transparent panels for their versatility with respect to shape , colour and texture options and durability , as well as to reduce the visual impact of the noise barrier for residents and drivers .
“ The new crossing has the potential to create some 10,000 jobs in southeast Michigan and revitalise the trade corridor ”
Two new bridges south of the current Highway 3 / 401 junction are also under construction . Full construction of the parkway began in 2011 , with an originally-expected completion date of 2013 .
First tenders have been issued
12 August 2014