Road work announced for Lewisporte District

Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and Works, and MHA for Lewisporte District, today announced roads projects for Lewisporte District valued at $2.61 million under the 2005-06 Provincial Roads Improvements Program.

Minister Rideout said, "In Budget 2005 government allocated significant monies to the provincial road network. This year�s program provides funding for a number of upgrades and improvements, ensuring that road users in this province have access to a safe and reliable transportation infrastructure. Work will include the resurfacing of major trunk roads, and upgrades to community access and local roads."

Planned projects for Lewisporte District include:

• $1,100,000 for upgrading from Stanhope Intersection to Brown�s Arm, Route 341;
• $500,000 funding for repairs to Route 341 between Lewisporte and Stanhope;
• $250,000 funding for improvements to Porterville Road;
• $200,000 funding for replacement of Ferry Brook Bridge, Route 351, Norris Arm, including a culvert;
• $170,000 funding for resurfacing of Masons Cove Road, Embree;
• $100,000 for maintenance to Burnt Arm Road in Laurenceton;
• $100,000 for improvements in Campbellton, cost-shared with the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and the Town of Campbellton;
• $50,000 funding for the replacement of two culverts on Route 340;
• $50,000 funding resurfacing of section of road at Norris Arm;
• $50,000 funding for upgrades to Trail Avenue in Brown�s Arm;
• $40,000 funding for upgrading of Ball�s Road in Laurenceton.

"These projects will benefit all residents in the Lewisporte District and will make a significant investment toward developing the tourism industry in the Lewisporte region," said the minister and MHA. "Improved roads increase visitors to the area, generate revenue and create employment opportunities."

Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3015, 690-8403

2005 05 24                          10:15 a.m.