Ontario Investing $2,975,366 for Road Repairs in Alliston

March 18, 2026

Province protecting jobs and driving economic growth in rural and northern communities

NEWS – March 18, 2026

For Immediate Release

ALLISTON, ON – This afternoon, Brian Saunderson, Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Simcoe-Grey, announced the Ontario government is investing up to $2,975,366 to help the Town of New Tecumseth resurface Victoria, King and Young streets from the Alliston West Plaza, easterly to Industrial Parkway. The funding is being delivered through the 2026-27 Connecting Links program, which 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.

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

A connecting link is a designated municipal road or bridge that connects two ends of a provincial highway through a community or to an international border crossing. This year, the Ontario government is investing over $45 million in 21 projects to repair roads and bridges in 20 municipalities across the province.

“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making historic investments in highway infrastructure to drive economic growth and protect Ontario,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “By helping municipalities invest in critical road repairs, we’re improving connections across the province and building a stronger, more competitive and resilient Ontario.”

“This investment is great news for New Tecumseth and our residents,” said Mayor Richard Norcross. “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 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 services, which ultimately benefits our local economy and broader region.”

Eligible costs for Connecting Links include the design, construction, renewal, rehabilitation and replacement of designated municipal roads and bridges. Municipalities are encouraged to apply for 2027-28 Connecting Links program funding when the intake opens later this year.

QUICK FACTS

• 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 a total of 352 kilometres of connecting links, with 70 bridges in 77 municipalities.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Connecting Links Program