The Ontario government has issued a request for proposals for companies to design the expansion of Highway 17 from two to four lanes between Renfrew and Arnprior, west of Ottawa.

The province is twinning 22.5 kilometres of Highway 17 running from Scheel Drive near Arnprior to three kilometres west of Bruce Street near the Town of Renfrew. The first stage of the expansion project was completed in November 2023, with construction of a new bridge and interchange at Highway 17 and Calabogie Road.

In addition to the Calabogie Road interchange, three new interchanges will be built as part of Highway 17 expansion projects in Renfrew County.

“This stretch of highway is a critical artery in the Ottawa Valley, connecting communities, supporting our economy and carrying families safely home each night,” said Billy Denault, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. “This milestone is an important step forward for Renfrew County.”

Ontario is investing $30 billion to build, repair and expand highways, roads and bridges across the province.