Transportation and Works
July 3, 2015
Supporting Residents Through Quality Infrastructure
Ferryland District to Receive Road Upgrades
The Provincial Government has called the tender for provincial roads upgrades for the District of Ferryland.
“Road infrastructure is integral to connecting communities throughout this region of the province. It is important for visitors, as well as those who travel daily for work and pleasure, to have well-maintained roads. Through this tender we have committed to maintaining and enhancing these routes for the people of the province.”
- The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works
The tender calls for:
- Upgrading and paving of three km of Route 3 from Ruby Line to Doyle's Road;
- Resurfacing of five km of Route 10 from Witless Bay towards Mobile;
- Upgrading and resurfacing of three km of Route 10 in Renews;
- Asphalt leveling of approximately three km on Route 10, near Portugal Cove South;
- Installation of two box culverts on Beachy Cove Road at Tors Cove; and
- Upgrading and paving of local roads in Ferryland.
“This road infrastructure is extremely important to the economy of the region and for residents commuting. This year’s work builds on extensive work of previous years and will enhance the overall road infrastructure. In addition, work related to the Extension of Robert E. Howlett highway will continue this year to further address traffic flow issues related to continued growth of the region.”
- The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs and MHA for the District of Ferryland
The Provincial Government remains committed to providing a safe and reliable transportation network throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Over $90 million is being invested this year for the Provincial Roads Program and the Summer Maintenance Program to improve and maintain provincial roads and bridges.
QUICK FACTS:
- A tender has been called to upgrade a number of roads in the District of Ferryland.
- The tender calls for upgrading and paving from Ruby Line to Doyle's Road; resurfacing from Witless Bay to Mobile; upgrading and resurfacing at Renews; installation of two box culverts in Tors Cove; and upgrading and paving of local roads in Ferryland.
- Over $90 million is being invested this year to improve and maintain provincial roads and bridges and to continue the Summer Maintenance Program.
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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 |
Darlene Dunne Executive Assistant to the Honourable Keith Hutchings MHA for Ferryland 709-729-1390 ddunne@gov.nl.ca |
2015 07 03 11:30 a.m.