Transportation and Works
September 4, 2015
Strengthening Road Infrastructure
Roads in Port Au Port Region to Receive Upgrades
Roadwork valued at over $1.7 million throughout various regions of the province's west coast, including the Port au Port Peninsula, will be completed by Mike Kelly & Sons Ltd. The work for the Port au Port region, including paving, asphalt levelling and guiderail repairs is anticipated to be completed this construction season.
"Through the Provincial Roads Program, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing significantly in transportation infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador this construction season. This most recent work in the Port au Port region is another example of upgrades that will improve the road network for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors for many years to come."
- The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works
The following work is included in this project:
- Resurfacing for approximately 80 metres at the intersection of Route 460 and Route 463;
- Level and resurface for approximately 20 metres in the Town of Piccadilly, Route 460;
- Resurfacing for approximately 2.8 kilometres in the Town of Mainland, from Cemetery Road towards Cape St. George;
- Resurfacing for approximately 300 metres and ditching in the community of Du Grau;
- Guiderail removal and replacement at various areas between Mainland and Cape St. George;
- Level and resurface for approximately 60 metres at Red Brook;
- Resurface for approximately 200 metres in the community of Marches Point;
- Resurface for approximately 300 metres and guiderail replacement in the community of Sheaves Cove;
- Upgrade and pave Roses Road and Jesso's Road in the community of Sheaves Cove; and
- Guiderail removal and replacement in the community of Campbell's Creek.
"Improvements to provincial roads are a priority of our government.The upgrades to the roads in the Port au Port region will ensure traffic flows as efficiently and safely as possible along these routes. "
- Tony Cornect, MHA for Port au Port
Budget 2015 allocated $317.9 million in priority infrastructure projects, including $204 million for provincial roads, bridges and other road work. High quality transportation infrastructure is integral to the social and economic growth of Newfoundland and Labrador, which are key elements of the recently launched Population Growth Strategy. For more information on the strategy visit //homeforgoodnl.ca 
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QUICK FACTS:
- Resurfacing for approximately 80 metres at the intersection of Route 460 and Route 463;
- Level and resurface for approximately 20 meters in the community of Piccadilly, Route 463;
- Resurfacing for approximately 2.8 km in the community of Mainland, from Cemetery Road towards Cape St. George;
- Resurfacing for approximately 300 metres and ditching in the community of Du Grau;
- Guiderail removal and replacement at various areas between Mainland and Cape St. George;
- Level and resurface for approximately 60 metres at Red Brook;
- Resurface for approximately 200 metres in the community of Marches Point;
- Resurface for approximately 300 metres and guiderail replacement in the community of Sheaves Cove;
- Upgrade and pave Rowe�s Road in Sheaves Cove and Jesso�s Road in Lower Cove; and
- Guiderail removal and replacement in the community of Campbell�s Creek.
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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 |
Sherry Jones
Constituency Assistant to Tony Cornect MHA for Port au Port 709-643-0813 sherryjones@gov.nl.ca |
2015 09 04 11:15 a.m.