Trencher Matteo Stellino and backhoe operator Josh Eade are in action at the $89.9 million HWY 400 road widening construction project at King Rd.
The Local 793 members are working for GIP Paving Inc., operating a Vermeer Commander II trenching machine and a Toromont CAT backhoe. Brother Stellino is trenching roughly 600 metres to accommodate a weeper tile to upgrade the drainage system.
According to the province, about 122,500 vehicles pass through Aurora Road daily until south of King Rd. The road widening project aims to expand HWY 400 into eight lanes, including HOV lanes, a new truck inspection station and upgraded lighting, utility, and sewer systems.
Approximately 30 heavy equipment operators are on-site during peak production hours to complete the project.