HIGHWAY 15 IMPROVEMENTS ANNOUNCED

SEELEYS BAY _ The Ontario government announced a $5.3 million project to improve traffic flow and road safety by reconstructing Highway 15 from one mile north of Highway 401 north for a distance of 11 kilometres.

Construction on the often deadly section of highway is expected to start in August, announced Bob Runciman, Leeds-Grenville MPP.

The highway will be resurfaced and partially paved shoulders will be added. Work will include intersection improvements at Kingston Mills Road, Cunningham Road, Paul Boulevard, Sunset Lane, Isle of Man Road, Hughes Road, Woodburn Road and Joyceville Road.

The Ministry of Transportation awarded the contract to Dibble Construction Limited of Kingston.

Runciman said he's pleased to see the project move forward this year.

"This project will make this important highway a lot safer for motorists," he said.