Over $6 million in funding for local roadway repairs is coming to two municipalities in Huron County.
According to Huron Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, a total of $6,453,115, will be invested in both the Municipality of Central Huron and the Municipality of South Huron for local road priorities.
The funds are coming through the province's Connecting Links program. A media release from Thompson's office says the Connecting Links program "helps maintain vital roads and bridges that connect people to good jobs, support the movement of goods and drive economic growth in rural and northern communities."
South Huron will use just over $2.7 million of the funding to go towards the reconstruction of Main Street South in Exeter from Victoria Street to Sanders Street.
Meanwhile, Central Huron will get just over $3.6 million for the reconstruction of Huron Street (Highway 8) from Victoria Street/Albert Street (Highway 4) to the Western limit of the connecting link in Clinton.
"It is great news for Central Huron and South Huron communities. These investments will help strengthen critical transportation infrastructure that supports local businesses, improves road safety, and keeps our communities connected," said MPP Thompson. "By supporting upgrades to these key routes, our government is ensuring that residents, visitors, and commercial traffic can travel more efficiently and safely throughout Huron-Bruce. I look forward to seeing the positive impact these improvements will have on our region's continued growth and prosperity."
