Ontario Awards Contracts to Advance Work on Bradford Bypass
November 28, 2025
Construction of critical highway link will support more than 2,200 jobs.
BRADFORD — The Ontario government has awarded contracts for the detail design of the central and east sections of the Bradford Bypass, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to build the four-lane, 16-kilometre highway that will relieve gridlock and cut travel times across York Region and Simcoe County by 35 minutes. The province has also awarded a program management consultant contract to oversee the full Bradford Bypass project, including design, quality assurance, schedule and construction oversight. Construction of the highway will support more than 2,200 jobs per year and contribute $286 million to Ontario’s GDP.
“Our government is protecting Ontario by making historic investments in highway infrastructure that will strengthen the economy in the face of U.S. tariffs and global economic uncertainty,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “The Bradford Bypass will cut gridlock, shorten commute times, strengthen east-west connections between Highways 400 and 404 and keep people and goods moving through one of the fastest growing parts of the Greater Golden Horseshoe.”
The province has selected the teams that will design the two sections of the Bradford Bypass running from Highway 404 in the east to Simcoe County Road 4 in the west. As part of this work, crews will conduct field work, consult with Indigenous communities, coordinate utility relocations and finalize the design of the two sections. Once complete, the Bradford Bypass will save drivers an estimated 35 minutes in travel time compared to using local roads.
“Our government’s mandate to protect Ontario includes delivering the Bradford Bypass, which residents across York-Simcoe have been asking governments to build for decades,” said Caroline Mulroney, MPP for York-Simcoe. “Today’s announcement builds on our substantial progress to-date to get shovels in the ground and finally make this project a reality for our region.”
Work is also ongoing on the west section of the Bradford Bypass, including construction of a temporary detour at 10 Sideroad to support construction of a future bridge and interchange. Last year, the province awarded contracts for detail design and a construction manager for the west section. Since then, crews have completed tree clearing along the proposed route to streamline utility relocations and clear a path for construction. In addition, work is underway on a southbound lane on Highway 400 that will connect to the Bradford Bypass.
Quick Facts
- WSP Canada Inc. and Stantec Consulting Ltd. have been awarded the detail design contracts for the central and east sections.
- Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc. & Egis Canada Ltd. have been awarded the program management consultant contract for the full project.
- The 16.3-kilometre Bradford Bypass will connect Highway 404 in the east to Highway 400 in the west, running through York Region and Simcoe County.
- Construction of the Bradford Bypass will contribute $286 million to Ontario’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually and help support over 2,200 jobs per year.
- The Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 received Royal Assent in November 2024, allowing the province to accelerate construction of priority highway projects including the Bradford Bypass, Highway 413 and the Garden City Skyway bridge-twinning project.