Ontario’s truck drivers are crucial to our economy, keeping our shelves stocked and moving $3 billion worth of goods on our highways every day.
That is why our government is investing more than $6 million to upgrade the Batchawana Bay rest area on Highway 17 north of Sault Ste Marie.
The rest area is being expanded to accommodate commercial vehicles and support the safe movement of people and goods across the region.
The upgraded amenities will include newly constructed entrance and exit lanes, giving truck drivers year-round access to heated washrooms and a separate parking area with nine spaces for commercial vehicles.
The rest area will also be fitted with free Wi-Fi, personal device charging stations, a TV with information displays and closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.
Work will also be done to support underground infrastructure to allow for future electric vehicle charging stations.
Once the upgrades to Batchawana Bay rest area are complete, visitors will continue to have access to picnic tables, a foot wash station, a pet exercise area and a public seating area.
