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  1. The part of Highway 401 that passes through Toronto is North America's busiest highway, [4] [5] and one of the widest. [6] [7] Together with Quebec Autoroute 20, it forms the road transportation backbone of the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor, along which over half of Canada's population resides.

  2. Nov 27, 2023 · The province taking responsibility for those roads, along with a promise to fund 55 new subway trains — conditional on a matching federal contribution — will give Toronto $7.6 billion in capital relief.

  3. The Ontario Provincial Highway Network consists of all the roads in Ontario maintained by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), including those designated as part of the King's Highway, secondary highways, and tertiary roads.

  4. Apr 16, 2024 · The 401 Highway, also referred to as the “King’s Highway,” is an essential artery that connects Toronto with other major cities in Ontario. It is one of the busiest highways in North America and plays a vital role in facilitating trade and commerce.

  5. Toronto Road Map. This road map highlights some of the major highways and roads of Toronto. The most important freeway is Highway 401, which cuts through Toronto from west to east. Not only is it one of the busiest highways, but it’s also one of the widest in all of North America.

  6. Apr 28, 2023 · At parts through Toronto, the 401 is 18 lanes wide, with nine running in each direction. Boredom is the defining characteristic of these highways. Driving them is like riding a rollercoaster...

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  8. Roads were divided into 3 classes: main roads, 7.2 m wide; connecting roads to farms, 5.4 m wide; and back roads, built on orders of the seigneurs ( see Seigneurial System). Early roads in British North America were built out of military necessity.