Ontario Investing $5 Million in Reconstruction of Toronto Street in Markdale
March 9, 2026
Funding will come through the province’s Connecting Links program
MARKDALE – The Government of Ontario is investing $5,000,000 to support the Municipality of Grey Highlands in reconstructing Toronto Street North and Toronto Street South (provincial Highway 10) in the community of Markdale. The funding is being delivered through the 2026-27 Connecting Links program.
“Highway 10/Toronto Street is a critical asset in the community of Markdale,” said Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers. “This road has seen more traffic as the community of Markdale has grown. I am proud to share that our provincial government is stepping up to help maintain it for the long-term benefit of Markdale.”
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 provincial government is investing $45 million in 21 projects to repair roads and bridges in 20 municipalities across Ontario.
“This provincial investment is an important step forward for Grey Highlands and for the Markdale community,” said Paul McQueen, Mayor of Grey Highlands. “This project will improve safety, support local businesses, and strengthen a key transportation corridor that residents, visitors, and emergency services rely on every day. We appreciate the Province’s partnership and commitment to rural infrastructure.”
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making historic investments in highway infrastructure to drive economic growth and protect Ontario,” said the Honourable 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.”
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.
More Information:
Office of Paul Vickers, MPP, Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound
(519) 371-2421 paul.vickers@pc.ola.org