Construction begins on Ninth Line improvements

Getting around Ninth Line is about to become safer and easier for residents. Today, the City reached an important milestone for the Ninth Line Road Widening – Eglinton Avenue West to Derry Road West project which will improve a 6.7-kilometre section of the road. A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction on this major road improvement.

Construction will take place on Ninth Line between Eglinton Avenue West and Derry Road West and is expected to be finished in 2027. Construction is now underway on key upgrades that will widen the road, add space for walking and biking, improve transit stops and reduce the risk of flooding. These important updates will help people travel more safely, comfortably and conveniently while preparing the area for future growth. Once complete, the improvements will reduce congestion, support all road users and help the road handle heavy rain, making daily trips more reliable as the community continues to grow.

The project includes several key improvements:

• Widening the road from two lanes to four lanes, with two lanes in each direction to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow during peak travel times.
• Adding sidewalks, curbs and gutters, along with cycle tracks behind the roadway curb to create safer routes for families, students and people walking or biking in the area.
• Improving storm drainage to help reduce flooding on the road during heavy rain, improving safety and reliability.
• Adding new street lighting, transit stops, intersections and traffic signals to create safer streets.
• Improving access to make it easier and safer for residents to access nearby parks, trails and Osprey Marsh.
• Enhancing the culvert bridge with better waterproofing and a wider road to reduce the risk of flooding during storms.

Through this project, the City of Mississauga will enable more than 3,400 housing units.

The project will also help turn Mississauga’s last remaining greenfield into a well connected, transit-friendly and sustainable neighbourhood.

The project is partly funded by the Government of Ontario’s $20 million investment through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream (MHIP-HECS). The MHIP helps municipalities build, maintain and repair local roads, bridges, culverts and water systems to enable new housing and protect existing homes from health and safety risks.

Learn more about the project at mississauga.ca/ninthline and also review the Environmental Assessment study.

Quotes

“Today’s groundbreaking marks real progress for Mississauga. Investments like this help build complete communities, create opportunities for residents and support the kind of growth our city needs. The Ninth Line area continues to be an important part of Mississauga’s future, and this project reflects the value of strong partnerships and a shared commitment to getting things done. Thanks to the Government of Ontario for their support, which is helping municipalities deliver the core infrastructure needed to enable new housing and protect existing communities.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“Investing in local infrastructure is part of our government’s plan to protect Ontario, drive growth, create jobs and build stronger communities. The Ninth Line Widening project is part of our nearly $4 billion investment in the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) that will enable over 800,000 new homes across Ontario. Once complete, this project will improve transportation across Mississauga while supporting the construction of more than 3,400 new homes.” – Todd McCarthy, Ontario’s Acting Minister of Infrastructure

“This massive infrastructure project will serve the needs of all residents who are travelling on Ninth Line to access businesses, homes, green spaces and Osprey Marsh. We are building infrastructure that supports safe and equitable transportation with upgrades for all road users. These improvements will help lead us into a more sustainable and resilient future for those who live and work in Ward 10.” – Sue McFadden, Ward 10 Councillor

“Ninth Line is no longer a rural road on the outskirts of the city; it is becoming a critical artery for the Erin Mills community. In recent years, we have seen incredible community milestones come to life here, including the Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Mattamy Sports Park. Expanding Ninth Line will allow development to continue, paving the way for new homes and development in the community we love.” – Sheref Sabawy, Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga—Erin Mills.

“The widening of Ninth Line from two lanes to four is a critical milestone for Mississauga—Streetsville. By transforming this 6.7-kilometre stretch between Eglinton and Derry Road, we aren’t just easing traffic congestion and making our roads safer, we are building the vital infrastructure necessary to unlock new housing developments and support our community’s rapid growth. I am thrilled to see construction officially underway as we build a better-connected Mississauga.” – Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business, MPP – Mississauga-Streetsville

“We are building road infrastructure for more than just drivers in their cars, but to also support pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders. This project is also aligned with our Vision Zero framework with the long-term goal of zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries in our city. This type of muti-modal infrastructure highlights how community feedback and a robust planning process can make an impact for those travelling along this major corridor, now and in the future.” – Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works

Digital assets and downloads

Download assets from the Shaping Ninth Line project groundbreaking.

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