Transportation and Works
October 12, 2012

Public Advisory: Traffic Restricted on Bridge in English Harbour

The Department of Transportation and Works advises that the English Harbour East bailey bridge will be placed under a load restriction effective immediately. Any vehicle in excess of 2.5 tonnes will not be permitted to travel over the bridge. The bridge is safe for public use provided the load restriction is observed.

These measures have been put in place after ongoing bridge monitoring undertaken by the department determined a structural repair was necessary. It is anticipated repairs will be completed by October 19. Once the bridge is repaired, the load restriction will be removed.

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Media contact:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca 

2012 10 12                                    3:45 p.m.