Transportation and Works
August 12, 2015
Strengthening Road Infrastructure
Roads in Placentia Region to Receive Upgrades
A tender valued at $1.6 million has been awarded to Farrell’s Excavating for upgrades to Route 102, Ship Harbour Road and the Argentia Access Road. The work will get underway in September.
“Enhancing and maintaining roads that enable motorists to move easily about the province is a priority for our government. The tender for Routes 100 and 102 is the first step in the process of providing upgrades to these important routes, which are used by many residents and visitors in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
- The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works
The tender calls for pulverizing and paving of 2.8 kilometres on Route 102, as well as asphalt levelling on two kilometres of Route 100, the Argentia Access Road.
“The upgrades to Ship Harbour Road and the Argentia Access Road are welcome investments for the residents of Placentia-St. Mary’s. These routes are important to our road infrastructure and will improve driving conditions for residents, as well as tourists to the region.”
- The Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General and MHA for Placentia-St. Mary's
The Provincial Government remains committed to providing a safe and reliable transportation network throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Over $90 million is being invested this year to improve and maintain provincial roads and bridges through the Provincial Roads Program and to continue the Summer Maintenance Program.
QUICK FACTS:
- The Provincial Government has awarded a tender for road upgrades valued at $1.6 million in the Placentia Region.
- The tender calls for pulverizing and paving of 2.8 kilometres on Route 102, as well as asphalt levelling on two kilometres of Route 100, the Argentia Access Road.
- Over $90 million is being invested this year to improve and maintain provincial roads and bridges through the Provincial Roads Program and to continue the Summer Maintenance Program.
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Media contacts:
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Jacquelyn Howard Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 689-2624 jacquelynhoward@gov.nl.ca |
Margaret Craniford Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Felix Collins MHA for Placentia-St. Mary’s 709-729-6926 margcraniford@gov.nl.ca |
2015 08 12 1:45 p.m.