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Encyclopedia > Airport Road

Airport Road is a 11.6 km, (7.2 mile) "super-2" expressway located in London, Ontario. The highway was previously known as Highway 100 from 1977 until 1994. A super-2, often called a super-2 freeway or super-2 expressway, is a two-lane freeway-standard road, usually without a median barrier. ... Motto: Nickname: The Forest City City of London, Ontario, Canada Location. ... 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...


In the late 1960s, the highway was conceived by the Ontario government as an freeway bypass that would run along the eastern and northern parts of London. The road would connect to Highway 401 in the south and join up with Highway 402 in the west. Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Area 1,076,395 km² (4th)  - Land 917,741 km²  - Water 158,654 km² (14. ... This article is about the Ontario 400-series highway. ... Highway 402 as part of the 400-series network Highway 402 is a 400-Series Highway in southwestern Ontario, Canada that runs from the Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward (a suburb of Sarnia) and Highway 401 in London. ...


In 1973, the City of London and the provincial government decided that the proposed road would be constructed as a two-lane highway from Highway 401 north to Oxford Street. The design included a 250-metre wide right-of-way so additional lanes could be built in the future. 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. ... This article is about the Ontario 400-series highway. ...


Contruction began in early 1975, continuing until its official opening in 1977. Upon completion, the highway was controversial since it was not built as a proper freeway and had traffic lights instead of interchanges.


During the 1980s and 1990s, new homes and many industries located on the lands adjacent to Airport Road. This created a rapid increase in the volume of traffic on the highway. Because of this, there was growing frustration with the frequent traffic jams and the inhability for vehicles to pass.


In 1997, Airport Road was extended further north from Oxford to Huron Street. 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


In the early 2001, The Ontario government along with the City of London announced plans to widen Airport Road from Highway 401 north to Oxford Street. The plan includes widening the road to a 4-lane, divided highway with room for future interchanges and overpasses. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the Ontario 400-series highway. ...


Contruction on the road widening began in 2004 and will be completed in November 2005. 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ...


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