May 9, 2014
Investments Support Community and Economic Development
Tender for Trinity North and Bellevue to Improve Transportation Infrastructure
Asphalt leveling, bridge rehabilitation, and resurfacing in the districts of Trinity North and Bellevue are some of the improvements that will be made in the 2014 road construction season. Announced today by the Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works, each of the initiatives will be a part of a road work tender that will be issued in the coming days.
“Over the last several weeks, the Provincial Government has issued and awarded tenders for a variety of initiatives designed to improve the experience of travelling provincial roads, highways, and bridges. The sum of these initiatives benefit residential and commercial traffic as strengthened transportation infrastructure is a focal point for strong communities and economies.”
- The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works
In Trinity North, approximately 2.8 kilometres of Route 204 from Queen’s Cove towards Long Beach will be resurfaced. Other miscellaneous road work will occur in the area this construction season.
“The Provincial Government continues to make strategic investments in much needed transportation infrastructure in Trinity North. This will benefit residents in our region and the many tourists who enjoy the scenery and hospitality in our great district.”
- The Honourable Ross Wiseman, Speaker of the House of Assembly and MHA for Trinity North
For the Bellevue region, asphalt leveling will extend approximately 2.25 kilometres through Arnold’s Cove, 0.75 kilometres through Arnold’s Cove Station, three kilometres from Long Cove to Thornlea, two kilometres through North Harbour, as well as miscellaneous repairs on the Trans Canada Highway between Whitbourne and Goobies. Minister McGrath also announced that a tender will soon be issued to rehabilitate the Chapel Arm Bridge and road improvement initiatives in Bay L’Argent and Harbour Mille.
“Our government makes safety a priority on our highways and has increased the investment in the Provincial Road Improvement Program. This investment will support the Bellevue district which has experienced significant increase in traffic due to our growing economy. The roadwork for the Bellevue region will bring important improvements to the residents and travellers who visit and work in the area.”
- Calvin Peach, MHA for Bellevue
Budget 2014 Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook provides more than $81 million for the Provincial Road Improvement Program, representing one of the largest investments to date to facilitate upgrades and enhancements to provincial roads, highways and bridges.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government is releasing a tender for a series of highway improvement initiatives that includes asphalt leveling, bridge rehabilitation, and resurfacing.
- The tender is one of several that have been released and awarded and is designed to improve Newfoundland and Labrador’s transportation infrastructure.
- Budget 2014 allocated more than $81 for the Provincial Road Improvement Program, which is one of the largest investments in upgrades and enhancements to provincial roads, highways, and bridges.
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Media contacts:
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Scott Barfoot Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 690-6290 scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca |
Caroline Frost Constituency Assistant Honourable Ross Wiseman MHA for Trinity North 709-466-4165 carolinefrost@gov.nl.ca |
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Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
2014 05 09 3:35 p.m.