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ROCKPORT, ONT. — A decision has been made for the Ontario government to take over responsibility for annual maintenance and the rehabilitation of the Thousand Islands Parkway, which is a 40-kilometre scenic roadway.

According to a release, the transfer will take place between the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).

“Under an expanded memorandum of understanding (MOU), MTO will cover maintenance and infrastructure costs and conduct a full review of the Parkway, providing SLPC with recommendations to improve management of the corridor,” the release reads. “In addition, the province is working with SLPC on an agreement to provide support for managing the Long Sault Parkway, located between Ingleside and Long Sault.”

In addition to this news, the province also announced it is investing $27.5 million to resurface nearly 17 kilometres of Highway 401 between Mallorytown and Brockville. GIP Paving Inc. has been awarded the contract.

��������ion is taking place in the eastbound lanes from 4.8 kilometres west of Mallorytown Road to 1.3 kilometres east of Stewart Boulevard, and in the westbound lanes from 3.3 kilometres west of Mallorytown to 1.1 kilometres east of Parkdale Avenue.

The investment will also include culvert repairs and replacements, new lighting at the County Road 2 ramp terminals, and the rehabilitation of the Mallorytown Road underpass to accommodate the future widening of Highway 401, the release states.