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Originally Posted by swimmer_spe
What they should do is upgrade the sections near towns and the busy areas to 4 lanes. Then connect them with 4 lanes. Those quieter places, add passing lanes more often.
Again, divided highways are not just for traffic volume, but traffic safety. Drive in a whiteout on a 2 lane and then on a 4 lane. You tell me which feels safer to you.
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I know which feels safer. I've driven the highways I've mentioned, along with other smaller 2-lane highways in Northern Ontario, such as highway 144.
Overall, I agree with you, but the pragmatic realities of spending billions of dollars on highways few people will use is hard to justify. I imagine the MTO looks at where the accidents are happening and hopefully is improving those stretches. If I had one area to improve upon, I would strongly advocate for more passing lanes on highway 11 between North Bay and New Liskeard because of the hilly nature of the terrain and the truck traffic. A center divider in those areas would be appreciated where it could be reasonably implemented so that it would prevent foolish passing or cross over accidents.
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