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NLIS 1 June 18, 2004 (Transportation and Works) Road work announced for St. John�s South Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and Works, and Tom Osborne, MHA for St. John�s South, today announced road work for the district valued at $400,000 under the Provincial Roads Program for 2004-05. "This year�s provincial budget allocated $30 million for improvement and construction of provincial roads, a $7 million increase over the previous year. This roads program delivers on government�s commitment to preventative maintenance, as outlined in the 2004 Speech from the Throne," said Minister Rideout. "For residents of St. John�s South, government will continue the rehabilitation of the CN Viaduct on Route 2. This is important to traffic movement in the city and will ensure the vital link to the downtown area and waterfront is maintained," said Minister Rideout. "I am pleased with government�s commitment to continue with this worthwhile project," said Minister Osborne. "This work will result in major improvements for road users in the district." Media contact:
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