NLIS 8
May 1, 2001
(Works, Services and Transportation)

Road improvement projects announced for Lewisporte area

Percy Barrett, Minister of Works, Services and Transportation, today announced the district of Lewisporte will receive $430,000 for road improvement projects.

"Government recognizes the need for improvements to provincial highways and we reiterated our commitment in the provincial budget," said Barrett. "I�m pleased to be able to announce today funding to resurface a section of the Laurenceton Road which will greatly improve driving conditions for motorists."

Specific projects include upgrading and repaving a section of Laurenceton Road and replacing two arch culverts on Route 331 and 331-10 in the Horwood area. The department expects to call tenders for the projects over the next couple of months.

Media contact: Lynn Evans, Communications, (709) 729-3015.

2001 05 01                                              3:25 p.m.