Minister Taking Road Concerns Seriously

Transportation Minister Glenn Murray says he’s prepared to take action if area highways aren’t plowed to provincial standards.
Murray acknowledges some contractors have been fined for not meeting snow plowing standards, and stronger action will be taken if his Ministry doesn’t see significant improvements.
He says contractors have to meet roughly 30-different targets.
Murray is also inviting residents to call contractors and the Ministry if they have complaints about the roads.
He notes the province did provide funding for additional equipment to contractors, including 42 plowing and sanding units for use in northern Ontario.