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Alliston receives provincial funding for major road repairs

March 26, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Town of New Tecumseth will benefit from the Connecting Links provincial program to the tune of $2,975,366 to improve roads in Alliston.

The Connecting Links program helps to maintain vital roads and bridges that connect people to jobs, support the movement of goods and drive economic growth in rural and northern communities.

Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson made the announcement at the New Tecumseth administration centre on Wednesday, March 18.

The planned project will resurface Victoria, King, and Young Streets from the Alliston West Plaza to Industrial Parkway.

“The people of Alliston deserve access to safe, reliable transportation infrastructure, and that’s what our government is delivering,” MPP Saunderson said. “Through the Connecting Links program, we’re keeping communities moving across the province as we continue our work to protect Ontario.”

New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross thanked town staff for their efforts to secure provincial funding for the town.

“This investment is great news for New Tecumseth and our residents,” Mayor Norcross said. “Improvements to Victoria, King, and Young will enhance safety, support local businesses, and help keep our community moving. We appreciate the province’s support in maintaining the infrastructure our residents rely on every day.”

The program budgeted $50 million for road and bridge improvements. There are over 400 municipalities in the province, so the funding is a substantial amount for New Tecumseth.

“The Province’s continued investment in growing communities like New Tecumseth is greatly appreciated,” said Simcoe County Warden Basil Clarke. “Strengthening our connecting link infrastructure is essential to supporting the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and devices, which ultimately benefits our local economy and broader region.”

The Connecting Links program provides funding for up to 90 per cent of eligible project costs. This includes a maximum of $5 million for road projects and $7 million for bridge projects.

In Ontario, there are 352 kilometres of connecting links, including 70 bridges, across 77 municipalities.

The timeline for the road resurfacing has not yet been announced. 

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