Critical upgrades will support the safe movement of people and goods and keep workers on the job in Southeastern Ontario
The Ontario government is funding the rehabilitation of County Road 49 between Picton and the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge in Prince Edward County, supporting the repair and upgrade of 18.4 kilometres of roadway, which the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has identified as one of the worst roads in Ontario. The project will include repaving the road surface, new culverts and guiderail improvements, supporting the safe movement of people and goods and keeping thousands of workers on the job in Southeastern Ontario.
“Our government is protecting Ontario by making historic investments in highway infrastructure to improve road safety and strengthen our economy,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “Rehabilitating County Road 49 will improve a key gateway into Prince Edward County, support good-paying jobs during construction and make it easier for visitors to access one of Ontario’s top tourism destinations.”
Last year, County Road 49 was ranked the third-worst road in Ontario in a CAA survey. Repairs to the road will support tourism and the local economy, as it serves as an important link to the region’s wineries, restaurants, theatres and other world-class tourist destinations. It also helps connect residents to jobs, health care, housing and other essential services.
“Improving County Road 49 is an important step in supporting the growing number of people who travel to and through Prince Edward County each year,” said Tyler Allsop, MPP for Quinte. “Our government’s investment in this rehabilitation project reflects our ongoing commitment to maintain strong, dependable roads across the region.”
The Ontario government is investing $30 billion to build, repair and expand highways, roads and bridges, tackling gridlock, shortening travel times and driving economic growth across the province. This includes multi-million-dollar investments in Prince Edward County and a recently announced roundabout at Highway 62 and County Road 1.
Quick Facts
- In 2024, Ontario completed major upgrades to the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge, which connects Highway 401 to Prince Edward County.
- Last year, the province provided $2 million in funding to Prince Edward County to rebuild Main Street from County Road 33 to County Road 30.
- The Municipality of Prince Edward County is contributing $7.8 million from their capital budget to help rehabilitate County Road 49.
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