Espanola council is asking for support for a resolution to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation asking that a section of Highway 17 be reclassified for upgraded winter maintenance.
Council believes that safety is paramount for anyone travelling the Trans-Canada from Regional Road #4, the Fairbanks turn-off, to the Highway 17 and 6 intersection, turning into Espanola.
That section is considered a Class Two when it comes to winter maintenance because there is less traffic volumes in the winter.
However, council states the change to Class One is needed due to the high number of motor vehicle collisions, high volume of transports, movement of heavy equipment, as well as the topography.
Members unanimously agreed and the resolution will now be sent to local MPs and MPPS for their support before going to the ministry.