Transportation and Works
February 24, 2015

Public Advisory: Residents Reminded Not to Push or Throw Snow into the Road

The Department of Transportation and Works is reminding residents not to push or throw snow into a road as it creates unsafe conditions for plow operators and motorists.

Individuals who do not comply could be fined by local police between $100 and $1,000. The department is also encouraging motorists to drive according to road conditions and that Snow Means Slow. Aggressive and distracted drivers can hinder the productivity of road maintenance operations and can create dangerous driving conditions.

For updated road condition reports, please visit www.roads.gov.nl.ca/highwaydriving/. Driving conditions can also be obtained by calling the Department of Transportation and Works’ regional dispatch offices:
Avalon Region: 1-709-729-7669
Eastern Region: 1-709-466-4160
Central Region: 1-709-292-4444
Western Region: 1-709-635-4144
Labrador Region: 1-709-896-7888
Terra Nova National Park - c/o Parks Canada 1-709-533-2801

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Media contact:

Scott Barfoot Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 690-6290 scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca

2015 02 24                              1:05 p.m.