Road improvements announced for Humber Valley District

Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and Works, and Kathy Goudie, MHA for Humber Valley, today announced road projects for Humber Valley District valued at $1 million in new funding.

Minister Rideout said: "The 2005-06 Provincial Roads Improvement Program provides funding for upgrading and improving the provincial highway network, including bridges. The program is valued at $33.7 million, including $3.7 million in carryover work from last year.

"I am pleased to announce funding for projects in the Humber Valley District that will benefit residents and the traveling public," said the minister.

Planned work for the Humber Valley District includes upgrades to Trout River Road valued at $550,000. In addition there are plans to pave a section of Route 420 near Jackson�s Arm Road, valued at $450,000.

MHA Kathy Goudie said: "Upgrades to Trout River Road and Route 420 near Jackson's Arm will increase public safety for all travelers and will undoubtedly have a positive impact on tourism throughout the entire region. These road improvements are just further examples of this government's commitment to providing quality rural infrastructure."

Minister Rideout said: "Our government is committed to revitalizing rural Newfoundland and Labrador. We recognize the value of a safe and reliable infrastructure for economic development. The substantial allocation to the Provincial Roads Improvement Program demonstrates our government�s commitment to our roads infrastructure."

Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3015, 690-8403

2005 06 10                                                 5:00 p.m.