Transportation and Works
April 29, 2009
Roads Program Paves Way for Smoother Driving
The Williams Government is continuing its
steady rate of road work under the $70.7 million Provincial Roads
Improvement Program with the issuing of tenders for work in the
districts of Grand Bank and Humber Valley. As part of Budget 2009:
Building on Our Strong Foundation, the Provincial Government will invest
over $300 million in transportation infrastructure.
"One of our government's major priorities
is sustaining a safe and reliable transportation network throughout
Newfoundland and Labrador," said the Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister
of Transportation and Works. "That's why once again this year we are not
wasting a moment in issuing tenders for road upgrades, so we can get
crews to work as soon as possible."
Tenders have been issued for the
following:
- In the district of Grand Bank, two
sections of Route 220 will be pulverized and repaved (cost-shared
with the Federal Government); culverts will be replaced on Routes
210 and 220; and the deck and approaches at Lawn Bridge East will be
resurfaced.
- Approximately 16 kilometres of the
Trans-Canada Highway from Hinton Bridge in Deer Lake towards Corner
Brook will be milled and paved (cost-shared with the Federal
Government); and approximately three kilometres of Howley Road and
approximately five kilometres of Sops Arm Road will be pulverized
and paved.
The Honourable Darin King, MHA for Grand
Bank, said "I am very pleased with the continued work to upgrade roads
on the Burin Peninsula. These improvements demonstrate that our
government continues to recognize the importance of road infrastructure
to building the economy in rural Newfoundland and Labrador."
"These infrastructure upgrades are welcome news for my district," said
Darryl Kelly, Humber Valley MHA. "Improved roads offer an enhanced
driving experience for motorists, as well as provide an important avenue
for continued economic growth within our region."
The Provincial Roads Improvement Program will create an estimated 1,400
person years of employment and is part of the Provincial Government's
infrastructure strategy, valued at more than $4 billion over the next
several years.
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Media contacts:
David Salter
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 691-3577
davidsalter@gov.nl.ca |
Corey Parsons
Constituency Assistant
Hon. Darin King, Grand Bank MHA
709-729-0340, 1-877-997-9933
CoreyParsons@gov.nl.ca |
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
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2009 04 29
11:15 a.m.
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