May 2, 2014
Investments in Roads, Highways, and Bridges Benefit Residents and Businesses
Tenders to Include Bridge Replacement and Resurfacing on Routes 320 and 330
Tenders for the replacement of Barry’s Brook Bridge and resurfacing sections of Routes 320 and 330 will soon be released. The tenders are part of the Provincial Government’s $81 million investment in road, highway, and bridge upgrades throughout Newfoundland and Labrador that will benefit residents and businesses.
“This year we are making one of the largest investments ever in upgrades to our road, highway, and bridge infrastructure. These upgrades are designed to improve the safety and reliability of local and provincial transportation infrastructure. Through their completion, they will positively impact the travelling experience for residential and commercial traffic.”
- The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works
As part of the tenders, approximately two kilometres of Route 320 near New-Wes-Valley and 2.5 kilometres of Route 330-14, Ladle Cove Road will be resurfaced. Rehabilitation of the final three kilometres of Gander Bay Road will also take place this year through one of these tenders.
"I am sure the residents of Bonavista North will be very appreciative of the government’s efforts to improve our road system. This wise investment speaks to our commitment to rural travellers on our regional network of roads.”
- Eli Cross, MHA for Bonavista North
Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook includes infrastructure investments totalling $852.7 million, which reflects the significance of a well-developed transportation network and access to infrastructure to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
QUICK FACTS
- Tenders are being issued for the replacement of Barry’s Brook Bridge and repaving approximately two kilometres of Route 320 near New-Wes-Valley and 2.5 kilometres of Route 330-14 Ladle Cove Road. Rehabilitation of the final three kilometres of Gander Bay Road will also take place this year through one of these of tenders.
- The tender is part of a Budget 2014 investment totalling $81 million in the Provincial Road Improvement Program.
- The Provincial Government has made investments totalling $1.6 billion in Newfoundland and Labrador’s transportation network since 2004.
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Media contacts:
| Scott Barfoot Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 690-6290 scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca |
Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
2014 05 02 10:40 a.m.