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Transportation and Works
February 8, 2010

Tender to Help Clear the Way for CBS Bypass Completion

The Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Transportation and Works, today announced the calling of a tender for the clearing of trees and shrubs from the highway corridor of the Conception Bay South (CBS) Bypass Road extension from Legion Road, to where it will join the Conception Bay Highway, Route 60, at Seal Cove – a total distance of approximately 5.6 kilometers.

"The work outlined in this tender will clear the highway corridor for the long anticipated extension and ultimate completion of the CBS Bypass," said Minister Hedderson. "Once this work has been completed, we will be able to begin construction on the road itself. Once completed the CBS Bypass extension will lead to more efficient traffic flow and a more enjoyable driving experience for area motorists, especially for daily commuters."

The CBS Bypass extension project, including this tender for the clearing of right of way, is being cost-shared 50/50 by the Provincial and Federal Governments through the Canadian Strategic Infrastructure Fund.

"This is an exciting announcement for the people of the CBS region and anyone who will have an occasion to use this highway," said the Honourable Terry French, MHA for Conception Bay South. "The CBS Bypass is an important piece of regional highway infrastructure and people have been looking forward to its completion for many years. This tender for clearing of the highway corridor is a major step toward bringing the completion of this highway from a dream to a reality."

The Department of Transportation and Works plans to call tenders and begin construction of this highway extension in the spring of 2010. It is expected that the CBS Bypass extension will be completed and open to the public in late 2011.

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Media contacts:

Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca
Barry Petten
Executive Assistant to
Honourable Terry French, MHA
District of Conception Bay South
709-729-0660
barrypetten@gov.nl.ca

2010 02 08                               10:30 a.m.


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