The Ontario government is giving the green light for the province to take over Highway 174, more than 25 years after the road in Ottawa's east end was downloaded to the municipality.

Premier Doug Ford announced a new $543 million agreement between the Ontario government and the city of Ottawa, which includes Ontario taking over responsibility of Ottawa Road 174.

"When we upload the roads, really the biggest issue on roads and highways is the maintenance so we’re providing $9 million in immediate funding for maintenance […]”

Ownership of Hwy. 174 has been a debate in Ottawa and at Queen’s Park since the Progressive Conservative Government of former Premier Mike Harris downloaded the road to the city of Ottawa in 1997.