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King's Highway 402, commonly referred to as Highway 402 and historically as the Blue Water Bridge Approach, is a freeway in the Canadian province of Ontario that connects the Blue Water Bridgeinternational crossing near Sarnia to Highway 401 in London. It is one of multiple trade links between Ontario and the Midwestern United States. Its 400-series number denotes a King's Highway with controlled access. It is four lanes for much of its length, though the approach to the Blue Water Bridge is six lanes.

Area code 402 is the telephone numbering plan code for eastern Nebraska in the North American Numbering Plan.It was one of the original area codes created in 1947, and served the entire state. In 1954, area code 402 was split. Eastern Nebraska retained 402, and area code 308 was assigned to western Nebraska. The overall roughly diagonal dividing line runs from the southeast between. Find the Mistake. Fix the Mistake. Avoid the Mistake. 7) Elective deferrals weren't limited to the amounts under IRC Section 402(g) for the calendar year and excess deferrals weren't distributed.

Although Highway 402 was one of the original 400-series highways when it was designated in 1953, the freeway originally merged into Highway 7 near the present Highway 40 interchange in what was, at the time, Sarnia Township. In 1972, construction began to extend Highway 402 from Sarnia to Highway 401 near London thus creating a bypass to Highway 7; construction took over a decade. The final section of the extension, between Highway 81 and Highway 2, opened to traffic in 1982. The removal of an intersection at Front Street in Sarnia made the entire route a controlled-access highway.

Motorists crossing into Michigan at the western end have direct access to Interstate 69 (I-69) and Interstate 94 (I-94) into Port Huron; motorists crossing onto the Canadian side from the east end of I-69 and I-94 have access to Toronto via Highway 401, and onwards to Montreal via A-20 in Quebec. The only town along Highway 402 between Sarnia and London is Strathroy.

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Route description[edit]

Highway 402 begins on the Canadian side of the Blue Water Bridge, descending over the village of Point Edward.^[3] Across the St. Clair River, Highway 402 continues in Michigan as I-69 and I-94.^[4] The twin bridge crossing has six lanes of traffic and non-stop freeway access.^[4]This provides a quicker route than the busier Ambassador Bridge crossing in Windsor, which features over ten traffic lights leading to the four-lane bridge, although that situation is expected to be rectified after the planned Gordie Howe International Bridge is constructed.^[5][a] After passing through a customs plaza, it enters Sarnia and travels parallel to and north of Exmouth Street through the city. Although Highway 402 passes through Sarnia, it is not intended to operate as a commuter highway; at Highway 40 and westward all ramps leading to the westbound lanes of the freeway were originally signed as 'Bridge To U.S.A.' without reference to Highway 402, though these have been replaced in the early 2000s with signs saying '402 West Bridge To U.S.A.'.

East of the Murphy Road underpass, the freeway curves to the northeast to bypass its original alignment.^[9] It crosses the Howard Watson Nature Trail, a mixed-use recreational trail that was converted from a Canadian National Railway (CNR) line in 1988.^[10]The highway curves back to its east–west orientation at an interchange with Highway 40 (Modeland Road).^[9] It passes south of Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport before exiting the city limits at Mandaumin Road (Lambton Road 26).^[11]

Now parallel and north of London Line, the former route of Highway 7 (the predecessor route between Sarnia and London),^[12]the freeway jogs north to travel along the back lot line of farmland fronting London Line and the concession road north of Highway 402.^[13]In this manner, the freeway did not divide any farms when it was constructed, instead running between them. It meets Lambton County Road 21 (Oil Heritage Road), the northern terminus of the Oil Heritage Route, north of the town of Wyoming. The county road is also a former southern extension of Highway 21, which itself begins as Forest Road 9.3 kilometres (5.8 mi) to the east.^[9][12] Highway 21 is also known as the Bluewater Route, as most of its length is parallel to the shore of Lake Huron.^[14]

After passing an interchange with Forest Road, the freeway is crossed by London Line and momentarily diverges from its straight alignment to dip south of Warwick. It continues 25 kilometres (16 mi) east through large patches of farmland, then meets with Middlesex County Road 81 (Victoria Street) at an interchange as it passes north of Strathroy.^[9][15]Shortly thereafter it curves to the southeast and zig-zags towards London, bisecting farms and dividing woodlands. The freeway passes to the west of the town of Delaware and curves east. It enters London and meets interchanges with Colonel Talbot Road south of Lambeth, as well as with Wonderland Road before merging into Highway 401. Access to westbound and from eastbound Highway 401 is provided via Colonel Talbot Road or Highway 4 (Wonderland Road).^[9]

The freeway generally uses Parclo A2 and Parclo B2 designs for interchanges. Exceptions include the Front Street interchange in Sarnia, which is a hybrid of a diamond and Parclo B2 interchange (previously a Parclo AB2 until the mid-2000s), and the Highway 40 interchange which is a Parclo B-4. There is presently no interchange using the full six ramp Parclo A4 layout (a common design on other Ontario freeways) on the entirety of Highway 402; although several interchanges do have five ramps, while the junction with Indian Road was previously a Parclo A4 until the directional ramp in the NW quadrant was removed and replaced with a signalized left turn in the late 1990s.^[9]

History[edit]

Planning for the route that would become Highway 402 began following the completion of the Blue Water Bridge in 1938. A divided highway was constructed through Sarnia following World War II; it was completed and designated in 1953.^[16] The Department of Highways announced its intent to extend the route to Highway 401 in 1957.^[17] However, while some preliminary work began in the early 1960s, it would take until 1968 for a preferred route to be announced,^[18] and until 1972 for construction to begin.^[19] Work was carried out through the remainder of the 1970s, and the freeway was completed and ceremonially opened in late 1982.^[20] Since completion as a four-lane route, expansion work has been concentrated on the portion of the freeway in Sarnia approaching the border crossing.^[21]

Construction[edit]

Highway 402 is one of the original 400-series highways. It was numbered in 1953, a year after Highway 400 and Highway 401.^[16]The short 6.1-kilometre (3.8 mi) dual highway was built as an approach to the Blue Water Bridge, which itself opened to traffic October 10, 1938.^[22]As such, the highway was named the Blue Water Bridge Approach. Construction began in 1939. However, like many other road projects, World War II halted construction. In 1947 a new survey was undertaken; construction resumed by 1952. The approach road was opened in 1953, at which point the route was designated Highway 402. It featured an interchange with Christina Street and at-grade intersections with Front Street, Indian Road and Modeland Road (the Highway 40 Sarnia bypass); after Modeland Road the route continued to London as Highway 7.^[16]

Ultimately, Highway 402 was designated with the intent of extending it to Highway 401. This was formally announced by the Department of Highways in late 1957.^[17]Construction on a new grade-separated intersection with Modeland Road began in 1963 and opened in 1964, although as before Highway 402 still continued eastward as Highway 7.^[23][24]

On February 28, 1968, a 98-kilometre (61 mi) extension towards London was officially announced by Minister of Highways George Gomme.^[18]It was decided to construct the extension on a new right-of-way, as had been done with most freeways constructed after Highway 400. East of the Murphy Road overpass, Highway 402 was re-aligned to bypass the interchange with Highway 40 constructed in 1964; Exmouth Street was redirected to connect with Highway 7 (London Line) at that junction, and Quinn Street now follows the former route of the highway.^[25]For the new Highway 402, an overpass crossing was required with the then-CNR line (now the Howard Watson Nature Trail) and a Parclo B4 interchange with the newly twinned Highway 40 just north of the 1964 interchange. Construction east of Highway 40 began in 1972.^[19]

Under two construction contracts, construction of 23.2 kilometres (14.4 mi) of Highway 402 began near Highway 7 in 1974.^[26]A third contract to bridge the gap between that project and Sarnia was awarded in 1975.^[27]On October 13, 1978, Highway 402 was opened to traffic between Highway 40 and Highway 21.^[28]By the end of that year, construction was progressing on the section between Highway 21 and Highway 81 near Strathroy, as well as on the section connecting Highway 2 with Highway 401.^[29]The section between Highway 21 and Highway 81 north of Strathroy was the next to be completed; it was opened to traffic on November 26, 1979.^[30]On November 17, 1981, the section between London and Delaware was completed, including the interchange at Highway 401. It forced westbound drivers to exit at Longwoods Road (Highway 2). Construction was already underway on the final section between Strathroy and Delaware at this point.^[31]

The opening of the section between Highways 2 and 81 completed Highway 402 from London to the Blue Water Bridge. In addition, the removal of the Front Street intersection in Sarnia made the entire route a controlled-access highway. Both were completed in time for the official opening in Sarnia on November 10, 1982.^[20]

Since completion[edit]

On Monday, December 13, 2010, a whiteout caused by lake-effect snow squalls left an 80-kilometre (50 mi) stretch of Highway 402 closed for several days.^[32]Lambton County officials declared a state of emergency. Although the entire distance between Sarnia and London is subject to occasional snow squalls and whiteout conditions, they usually dissipate or move in less than a day. The exceptional conditions at that time were caused by a snow squall which remained stationary over several days, dropping up to two metres (6 ft) of snow in some parts of the area.^[32] Defence Minister Peter MacKay sent two Canadian Forces Griffon helicopters and a C-130 Hercules to Sarnia to aid in the search-and-rescue efforts.^[33]The hospitality of locals in providing shelter for stranded motorists was the primary focus of local media coverage.^[34]The highway was reopened to traffic on the morning of December 16.^[35]A single death was reported; a man succumbed to hypothermia on a nearby county road.^[36]

Highway 402 was widened in the Sarnia area from four to six lanes due to extensive traffic backups from the bridge crossing towards the USA; the westbound lanes were widened by two lanes, while eastbound capacity remains unchanged. The new four-lane roadway is divided into specific lanes for cars, trucks, local traffic, and NEXUS card holders.^[37]The new lanes begin just before the Murphy Road overpass with a local lane breaking away for interchange access; all travellers wishing to exit the highway from this point must be travelling in this lane.^[38]Construction began August 4, 2009,^[21]between the Blue Water Bridge and Lambton County Road 26 (Mandaumin Road) and included the reconstruction of several bridges, as well as completely rebuilding the Christina Street exit to accommodate southbound access. Work was completed by the end of 2012.^[37][38] Between 2004 and 2013, the speed limit along the westbound lanes from Airport Road westward was reduced from the standard 100 kilometres per hour (60 mph). However, following the reconstruction, the speed limit was raised between Indian Road and Airport Road on June 20, 2013.^[39]

On January 5, 2013, a temporary vehicular roadblock was created at the Blue Water Bridge as part of the 'Idle No More' protests by First Nations groups. The blockade was known in advance and was planned to occur during the noon hour. Lambton OPP monitored the protest by walking alongside the protesters. Traffic resumed flowing normally by 1:30 p.m. While Highway 402 itself was not closed, the protest did back up traffic onto the highway causing congestion in the areas of Front Street and Christina Street.^[40]Later that year, another protest was held west of Strathroy on October 19, advocating against wind turbine construction due to the health effects experienced by those living near them. The rolling protest of about 150 vehicles, including farm equipment, was monitored by the OPP and required intermittent ramp closures to the westbound lanes.^[41]

On November 23, 2015, the Indian Road overpass was damaged by an flatbed trailer carrying an over-height load. The eastbound lanes of the highway were closed for 60 hours, while the girders damaged in the impact had to be removed. The overpass was repaired by May 2016 at a cost of $554,000 (overall damage of $3 million). The trucking company, under the Highway Traffic Act, was held liable and had to compensate the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for the repair costs.^{[42][43][44][45]}

Exit list[edit]

The following table lists the major junctions along Highway 402, as noted by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.^[1]

402 Area Code

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

1. ^However, construction of the Windsor-Essex Parkway began in August 2011;^[6] it will provide a direct freeway connection into Detroit via the Detroit River International Crossing by 2020.^[7][8]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abMinistry of Transportation of Ontario (2010). 'Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) counts'. Government of Ontario. Retrieved October 6, 2011.
2. ^Google (April 28, 2014). 'Highway 402 route from Sarnia to London' (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
3. ^Visit Point Edward (n.d.). Tourist Information Map (Map). Scale not given. Visit Point Edward. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
4. ^ ^ab'Transportation'. The Blue Water Bridge. The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. October 24, 2007. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
5. ^Parker, Michael; Diamond, Gerald (December 2005). Air Quality Assessment Related to Traffic Congestion at Sarnia's Blue Water Bridge(PDF) (Report). Ontario Ministry of the Environment. p. 10. Archived from the original(PDF) on March 5, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
6. ^Puzic, Sonja (May 7, 2011). 'Parkway Work to Start in August, MPP Says'. The Windsor Star. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
7. ^Detroit River International Crossing Study team (May 1, 2008). 'The DRIC Announces Preferred Access Road' (Press release). URS Corporation. Archived from the original on 2010-12-02. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
8. ^Battagello, Dave (May 22, 2013). 'Canada to Start Buying Property in Delray for DRIC Bridge'. Windsor Star. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
9. ^ ^abcdefgMapArt (2010). Ontario Back Road Atlas (Map). 1:250,000. Oshawa, ON: Peter Heiler. pp. 12–15. § T7–U17. ISBN978-1-55198-226-7.
10. ^'Lambton Wildlife Projects'. Howard Watson Nature Trail. Lambton Wildlife Inc. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
11. ^'Directions'. Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport. Archived from the original on April 30, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
12. ^ ^abCartography Section (January 1, 1990). Ontario Road Map (Map). 1:700,000. Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. § P2.
13. ^Google (February 21, 2011). 'Satellite view of Highway 402 east of Sarnia; note its position midway between London Line and Michigan Line' (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
14. ^Whipp, Charles (1983). Road to Destiny: A History of Highway 21. Petrolia, Ontario: Lambton Editorial Associates.
15. ^'Municipality of Stathroy-Caradoc'. Middlesex County. Archived from the original on February 9, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
16. ^ ^abcBuilt Heritage, Cultural Landscape and Planning Section (January 2006). '2.0 Background History'. Heritage Impact Assessment: Christina Street Bridge over Highway 402, Sarnia(PDF) (Report). Archaeological Services Inc. p. 4. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
17. ^ ^ab'Sarnia Link to 401 in Project'. The Windsor Daily Star. September 12, 1957. p. 20. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
18. ^ ^ab'Sarnia to London (Hwy. 402)' (Press release). Ontario Department of Highways. February 28, 1968.
19. ^ ^abHighway Construction Program: King's and Secondary Highways. Ministry of Transportation and Communications. 1972–1973. p. xi.
20. ^ ^abAnnual Report (Construction ed.). Ministry of Transportation and Communications. 1982–1983. p. 76.
21. ^ ^abCarruthers, Dale (June 10, 2010). 'Highway 402 on Track'. The Observer. Sarnia. Retrieved February 28, 2014.^{[permanent dead link]}
22. ^'Construction of the Original Span'. Blue Water Bridge Canada. February 22, 2008. Retrieved February 28, 2014. After dedication ceremonies on October 7th, 8th, and 9th, the Bridge was opened for regular traffic on October 10, 1938.
23. ^Google (September 7, 2014). 'Old Modeland interchange south of current interchange' (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
24. ^Construction Division (March 31, 1965). Annual Report (South-Western Area ed.). Ontario Department of Highways. p. 47.
25. ^Google (June 24, 2010). 'Quinn Drive: Former Highway 402 alignment' (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
26. ^Highway Construction Program: King's and Secondary Highways. Ministry of Transportation and Communications. 1975–1976. p. xi.
27. ^Highway Construction Program: King's and Secondary Highways. Ministry of Transportation and Communications. 1976–1977. p. x.
28. ^Public and Safety Information Branch (October 13, 1978). 'Phase Two of Highway 402 Officially Opened October 13' (Press release). Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
29. ^Cartography Section (1978–79). Ontario Road Map (Map). 1:800,000. Ministry of Transportation and Communications. § L18–M20.
30. ^Public and Safety Information Branch (November 26, 1979). 'Official Opening of Highway 402 (Phase III) Warwick to Highway 81' (Press release). Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
31. ^'New Section Opens on Highway to US'. The Toronto Star. November 18, 1981. p. A25.
32. ^ ^abScott, Cameron (December 15, 2010). 'What is Lake Effect Snow'. Sciences 360. Archived from the original on July 4, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
33. ^McArthur, Donald; Kristy, Dylan (December 14, 2010). 'Airlift Begins for Motorists Stranded on Hwy. 402 in Lambton County'. The Star. Windsor.
34. ^CTV.ca News Staff (December 14, 2010). 'Altruistic Locals a Saving Grace for Stranded Motorists'. Winnipeg. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
35. ^Helms, Matt (December 16, 2010). 'Canadian Highway Reopens After Snow Closure'. Detroit Free Press.
36. ^The Windsor Star (December 16, 2010). 'Hypothermia Killed Stranded Ontario Driver'. The National Post. Toronto. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
37. ^ ^abGordon, Larry (January 21, 2013). 'Signs Help Stream Traffic'. BlackburnNews. Blackburn Radio. Archived from the original on April 29, 2014. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
38. ^ ^abcStang, Ron (February 23, 2012). 'Highway 402 Expansion in Sarnia, Ontario Results in Unique Reconfiguration'. Daily Commercial News. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
39. ^Chaves, Stephanie (June 21, 2013). 'Signs of Change on 402'. BlackburnNews. Blackburn Radio. Archived from the original on April 29, 2014. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
40. ^Jeffrey, Tara (January 5, 2013). 'Hundreds Join Blue Water Bridge Blockade'. London Free Press. Sarnia/Point Edward. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
41. ^Martin, Chip (October 19, 2013). 'More Than 150 Vehicles Take to Hwy. 402 for Mass Rally Against Wind Turbines'. London Free Press. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
42. ^'Indian Road Overpass Hit by Transport Truck'. London: CTV News. November 23, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
43. ^Bowen, Neil (April 28, 2017). 'Company Fined for Sarnia Overpass Damage'. Sarnia Observer. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
44. ^Irwin, Melanie (July 19, 2017). 'Damage Settlement in Overpass Crash Not Public'. BlackburnNews.com. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
45. ^Editorial Staff (March 13, 2016). 'Indian Rd./Highway 402 Overpass Repairs Will Take Until May to Complete'. Lambton Shield. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
46. ^Ministry of Transportation and Communications (April 1, 1989). Provincial Highways Distance Table. Government of Ontario. p. 47. ISSN0825-5350.
47. ^'Highway 4 Re-Route'. City of London. Retrieved 12 November 2018.

External links[edit]

Route map:

Year 402 (CDII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Arcadius and Honorius (or, less frequently, year 1155 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 402 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Dominicalendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.

Events[edit]

By place[edit]

Roman Empire[edit]

• The Visigoths advance on Mediolanum (modern Milan) and besiege Asti in Liguria. King Alaric I sends envoys to negotiate a peace, but the Roman government refuses to make deals with 'barbarians.'
• April 6 – Battle of Pollentia: Stilicho recalls troops from Britain and the Rhine frontier to defend Italy. He decides to attack the Goths on Easter Sunday, and manages to capture Alaric's wife and children.
• Emperors Arcadius and his younger brother Honorius become Roman consuls.

Asia[edit]

• King Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo (Korea) defeats the forces of Later Yan, seizing some of their border fortresses.
• The Avars, led by Shelun (Chö-louen), having defeated the Gaoju Dingling (Kao-kiu Ting-ling) near Kobbo, establish a nomadic empire that ranges from Mongolia to the Irtysh.
• Fa-Hien, Chinese Buddhist monk, makes a pilgrimage to India, initiating Sino-Indian relations. Stirred by his faith to Buddhism, he visits the sites of Siddhartha Gautama's life.
• Silseong becomes king of the Korean kingdom of Silla.^[1]

By topic[edit]

Religion[edit]

• Jerome writes 'Apologiae contra Rufinum' and 'Liber tertius seu ultima responsio adversus scripta Rufini'.
• The Pure Land school of Buddhism founds a monastery upon the top of Mount Lushan.
• Porphyry of Gaza orders the destruction of pagan temples in Gaza.

Births[edit]

Deaths[edit]

• Empress Dowager Ding, mother of Murong Sheng
• Quintus Aurelius Symmachus, Roman consul and intellectual
• Sima Yuanxian, regent during the Jin Dynasty (b. 382)
• Tufa Lilugu, prince of the Xianbei state Southern Liang

References[edit]

1. ^'List of Rulers of Korea'. www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved April 21, 2019.

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