Road work announced for Windsor-Springdale

Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and Works, and Ray Hunter, MHA for the District of Windsor-Springdale, today announced road work for the district valued at over $1.0 million, under the 2004 Provincial Roads Improvement Program. Approximately $800,000 will be spent on Route 380 which is currently in poor condition.

"This year’s program provides funding for upgrading and improving the provincial highway network, including the work on Route 380. This will make a significant difference for commuters and commercial traffic," said Minister Rideout.

• Planned projects for the district include:replacing seven culverts on Little Bay Road;
• continue resurfacing a section of Route 380;
• replacement of timber bridge in Brighton.

"These projects will go long way in enhancing the safety of roads in the district," said MHA Hunter.

Media contact:

Lori Lee Oates, Communications, (709) 729-3015
Ray Hunter, MHA, (709) 729-6932

2004 06 23                                      11:00 a.m.