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February 15, 2001
(Works, Service and Transportation)
 

Canada and Newfoundland governments
announce highway initiatives for 2001/2002

Industry Minister Brian Tobin, M.P. for Bonavista-Trinity-Conception, on behalf of Transport Minister David Collenette, together with Percy Barrett, provincial Minister of Works, Services and Transportation,  announced on February 14 that 21 highway improvement projects will be carried out in fiscal year 2001/2002 under existing Canada�Newfoundland highway initiatives. This year�s initiative will create approximately 500 direct and indirect jobs.

�Not only will these projects ensure that Newfoundland and Labrador continues to have an efficient transportation system; they will also make a significant contribution to the local construction industry,� said Mr. Tobin.

�We have been able to make significant improvements to Newfoundland and Labrador�s transportation infrastructure with projects like these,� said Mr. Barrett. �This federal-provincial initiative has been crucial to the development of the province�s highway system and we look forward to working with the federal government to develop similar initiatives for the future.�

The federal government will provide approximately $35 million under the Trans-Canada Highway Agreement and $15 million under the Regional Trunk Roads Agreement for these projects. The funds will be used to begin new projects or complete existing ones.

�Adequate highway infrastructure is a critical component of Canada�s ability to compete in the global economy,�  said Mr. Collenette.  �As a result of these initiatives, Newfoundland and Labrador has been able to strengthen its transportation network and overall economy.�

These projects are part of the existing Newfoundland Transportation Initiative Agreement signed by the federal and provincial governments in 1988. The agreement expires in 2003.

Funding for this project was provided for in the February 2000 budget and is therefore built into the existing financial framework.

Tenders for these projects will begin immediately.  

Contacts:
Tracey Hennessey
Communications
Transport Canada
St. John�s                             (709) 772-6197

Keith White
Department of Works, Services and Transportation
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 
(709) 729-5399

Transport Canada is online at www.tc.gc.ca
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PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002

Trans-Canada Highway Agreement

New Projects

  1. Upgrading and paving approximately 25 km of Trans Canada Highway (TCH) between Thompkins and South Branch.

  2. Paving of St. Judes Bypass, including base asphalt between St. Judes and Pynn�s Brook Bridge.

  3. Upgrading and paving of approximately 32 km of TCH between Badger and South Brook.

  4. Paving interchange at Notre Dame Junction including construction of overpass.

  5. Paving of TCH at Whitbourne, including construction of overpass.

  6. Paving section of Outer Ring Road between Torbay Road and Logy Bay Road, including surface asphalt between Allandale Road and Torbay Road.

  7. Construction of overpass at Carrick Drive on Outer Ring Road.

  8. Construction of Outer Ring Road from Logy Bay Road to Harding Road.

  9. Replacement of the Queen Elizabeth Bridge on the TCH at Glenwood.

  10. Rehabilitation of bridges on the TCH, including McDougall Bridge, Coopers Brook, Boot Brook and MacIssacs Brook.

  11. Construction of overpasses on Bifurcation Road at Kenmount Road, Goldstone Street and Thorburn Road.

 Carry-over Projects

  1. Completion of subgrade on Bifurcation Road.

  2. Completion of 20km upgrading and paving between Badger and South Brook.

Regional Trunk Roads

New Projects

  1. Upgrading and paving section of Route 230 Bonavista Highway.

  2. Paving 6.7 km of CBN Bypass between Tilton and Harbour Grace.

  3. Construction of overpass at Tilton on CBN Bypass and bridge structures at Hat Brook and Bannerman Lake Road.

  4. Paving of 3.2 km CBS Bypass between Foxtrap Access and Legion Road.

  5. Placing of surface course asphalt on 10.3 km of Goulds Bypass.

Carry-over Projects

  1. Grading of CBN Bypass between Tilton and Harbour Grace.

  2. Grading of CBN Bypass between Harbour Grace and Carbonear.

  3. Construction of overpass at Foxtrap Access on CBS Bypass.

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