Press Release - Markham’s Reesor Road Bridge Opening January 29

MARKHAM, ON January 23, 2008
A new two-lane Reesor Road bridge over the Little Rouge Creek in Markham (replacing the former one-lane bridge) provides significant improvement to the flow of north-south traffic in the eastern part of York Region.Official Opening: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 – 9 a.m. At the Bridge Between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive East (northeast of Don Cousens Parkway)BACKGROUND: Construction of the new bridge, replacing the 1925 one-lane bridge, provided an opportunity to improve traffic safety by straightening Reesor Road. When the old bridge was demolished, no debris or materials were allowed to contaminate the Little Rouge Creek. The new bridge – totalling 75 metres – spans the creek’s erosion limits, helping preserve environmental integrity. Designed by Markham-based Chisholm Fleming and Associates and built by Dufferin Construction Company, the bridge cost $2.68 million.

Markham Fire Investigate Long Island Cres. Blaze

Markham Fire officals are investigating a blaze that caused damage to a Markham home yesterday morning.Around 10:43am, crews were called to 40 Long Island Cres., in the McCowan Road and 16th Avenue area.No one was inside the home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

- Eric Rosenhek

Sports Report

NHL: Toronto 3 Washington 2

NBA: Toronto 114 Boston 112

OHL: Belleville 5 Oshawa 4 (OT)

Tonight

NHL: Toronto at Washington; 7pm

OHL: Mississauga at London; 7pm

- Eric Rosenhek