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Transportation and Works
June 17, 2009

Bridges Bound for Bonavista North and Culverts to Placentia-St. Mary�s

Better bridges are beckoning to Bonavista North and new culverts are around the corner for the District of Placentia-St. Mary�s, thanks to the 2009-10 Provincial Roads Improvement Program.

The Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister of Transportation and Works, announced today the Deadman�s Bay North and Deadman�s Bay South bridges in the Bonavista North District will be replaced and that culverts will be replaced at various locations on Southern Shore Highway, Salmonier Line, Route 91 (Old Placentia Highway), Route 93-10 (Mitchell�s Brook Road), Cape Shore Highway, and Southeast Placentia Road. Replacement of the Deadman�s Bay South bridge will be cost-shared 50-50 with the Federal Government.

"We are making considerable progress on the Provincial Roads Improvement Program so far this year and I�m sure motorists will experience a better driving experience as a result of these upgrades," said Minister Taylor. "This year we are paying particular attention to our bridge infrastructure and the Deadman�s Bay bridges were top priorities."

"I am very pleased to see the two bridges in question being replaced under the Provincial Roads Program," said Harry Harding, MHA for Bonavista North.  "This funding is in addition to the current upgrading/resurfacing of Routes 320 and 330 in Bonavista North and will further enhance the safety of the motoring public."

"I am delighted to see this work proceeding at this time," said Felix Collins, MHA for Placentia-St. Mary�s. "It is an integral step in the ongoing progress in road improvements being carried out in my district."

The road upgrades are part of the $70.7 million, 2009-10 Provincial Roads Improvement Program. The program will create an estimated 1,400 person years of employment and is part of the Provincial Government's infrastructure strategy, valued at more than $4 billion over the next several years.

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Media contacts:

David Salter
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 691-3577
davidsalter@gov.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca

2009 06 17                                                     11:15 a.m.
 


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