Public Advisory: Second Wildlife Detection System Activated

The Department of Transportation and Works advises that the wildlife detection system located in central Newfoundland is now operational.

It is the second wildlife detection system in the province and is located on a two-kilometre section of the Trans Canada Highway just east of Grand Falls-Windsor.

The system is part of a series of pilot projects involving wildlife detection systems and wildlife fencing aimed at reducing moose vehicle collisions. It uses sensor technology and flashing warning lights to alert drivers when a large animal is in the highway right-of-way.

Warning lights attached to large signs that say “Moose on Highway When Lights are Flashing” are located at the beginning of this section of highway in both the eastbound and westbound lanes. Once activated, the lights will flash for a period of two minutes.

Drivers are advised to use caution and drive according to road conditions.

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Media contact:
Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca 

2011 11 07             3:50 p.m.