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A public meeting in Lansdowne on Oct. 23, 2025, discussed expanding Highway 401 from two to three lanes, with concerns over environmental and wildlife impacts.
A public meeting on October 23, 2025, in Lansdowne outlined plans to expand Highway 401 from two to three lanes between Gananoque and Mallorytown, with potential for four lanes later.
The session, presented by AECOM for the Ministry of Transportation, drew residents concerned about environmental and community impacts, including effects on water quality, sensitive habitats, and wildlife.
Attendees highlighted the region’s ecological importance, noting the Frontenac Arch and Thousand Islands as vital wildlife corridors and citing an estimated 20,000 animal deaths annually from roadkill.
While project designers expressed openness to collaboration, questions remain about whether effective mitigation measures like wildlife crossings will be included.
Una reunión pública en Lansdowne el 23 de octubre de 2025, discutió la expansión de la autopista 401 de dos a tres carriles, con preocupaciones sobre los impactos ambientales y de la vida silvestre.