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BRADFORD \u2014 The Ontario government has issued two requests for proposals to complete detail design work for both the central and east sections of the Bradford Bypass.<\/span><\/p>\n The province is accepting proposals for detail design work for two sections running from Simcoe County Road 4 in the west to Highway 404 in the east. This work will include field and archeology investigations, property acquisitions, fulfilling consultations duties and finalizing the preferred design option for these sections, a release reads.<\/span><\/p>\n The government expects to award a contract for the work by fall 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n To date, crews have completed\u202f<\/span>tree clearing<\/span><\/a>\u202falong the proposed route of the west section of the Bradford Bypass to streamline utility relocations and clear a path for the bypass. Last year, the province also awarded contracts for\u202f<\/span>detail design work<\/span><\/a>\u202fand a\u202f<\/span>construction manager<\/span><\/a>\u202ffor the west section of the bypass. A <\/span>southbound lane on Highway 400<\/span><\/a>\u202fconnecting to the Bradford Bypass is also currently under construction.<\/span><\/p>\n Once complete, the 16.3-kilometre bypass will connect Highway 404 in the east to Highway 400 in the west.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n