Transportation and Works
June 25, 2015
Building Infrastructure to Connect Communities
Tender Being Called for Road Upgrades on the Burin Peninsula
The Provincial Government has called the tender for upgrades to roads in the areas of Jean de Baie, Burin and Marystown, as well as several other locations on the Burin Peninsula.
“Communities and residents rely on provincial roads and highways to stay connected and to support social ties, business and economic development. By continuing to upgrade roads, culverts, intersections and bridges, we are making the necessary investments to ensure a strong transportation network well into the future.” - The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works
The tender includes:
- Upgrading of intersection at Route 210 and Route 210-23 at Jean de Baie;
- Upgrading and paving of Route 210 at Marystown;
- Rehabilitation of Route 221-15 at Mortier Road;
- Asphalt overlay on Route 220 and Route 221 at Burin; and
- Replacing culverts and repairing bridge approaches at various locations on the Burin Peninsula.
“This roadwork will be of great benefit to those using our roadways on the Burin Peninsula. The areas under the tender are certainly in need of upgrading and paving, and this work demonstrates the Provincial Government’s commitment to upgrading transportation infrastructure for the benefit of all residents.”
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and MHA for the District of Burin - Placentia West
The Provincial Government remains committed to providing a safe and reliable transportation network throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Over the past three years, more than $400 million has helped maintain, upgrade and enhance hundreds of kilometres of roads, as well as replace 23 bridges and repair 40 other bridges throughout the province.
QUICK FACTS
- A tender has been called for road upgrades at a number of locations on the Burin Peninsula.
- The tender includes upgrades at Jean de Baie, Marystown, Route 221-15 at Mortier Road, Route 220 and Route 221 at Burin, and at various other locations throughout the district.
- Over the past three years, more than $400 million has helped maintain, upgrade and enhance hundreds of kilometres of roads, as well as replace 23 bridges and repair 40 other bridges throughout the province.
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Media contacts:
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Jacquelyn Howard Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 689-2624 JacquelynHoward@gov.nl.ca |
Janice Brushett Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Clyde Jackman MHA for Burin - Placentia West 709-891-5607 janicebrushett@gov.nl.ca |
2015 06 25 3:15 p.m.