Transportation and Works
December 12, 2017
Brush Clearing Enhances Safety Along Provincial Highways
The Provincial Government has continued efforts to increase highway safety with roadside brush clearing along 29 routes throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
This year, approximately $2.2 million has been spent to clear more than 500 hectares of brush. Areas identified for brush clearing were determined based on factors such as traffic volumes, visibility and moose-vehicle collision rates.
Brush clearing makes it easier for motorists to spot animals near the road and increases overall visibility for situational awareness in areas where there are turns, hills, or other features that may affect visibility. It also makes signs more visible and provides more space for snow removal.
For advice on how to avoid moose-vehicle collisions and other tools to prepare for safe highway driving, visit www.roads.gov.nl.ca.
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“Clearing roadside brush along our highways is an important part of our greater efforts to make highway travel safer in Newfoundland and Labrador. While we know brush clearing is an effective way to keep highways safe, we remind everyone to slow down, pay attention and watch for moose.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Transportation and Works
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BACKGROUNDER
Areas Identified for Brush Clearing in 2017-18
|
Route |
Description |
Region |
|
Route 70 |
Bay Roberts to Harbour Grace |
Avalon |
|
Route 80 |
Trinity South Highway from Cavendish to Old Perlican |
Avalon |
|
Route 201 |
Chapel Arm, Bellevue Road |
Eastern |
|
Route 210 |
Burin Peninsula Highway from Garnish towards Grand Beach |
Eastern |
|
Route 210 |
Burin Peninsula Highway, from Swift Current to Piper’s Hole River and Red Harbour to Marystown |
Eastern |
|
Route 210-23 |
Jean de Baie |
Eastern |
|
Route 232 |
George’s Brook to Harcourt |
Eastern |
|
Route 340 |
Road to the Isles, between Michael’s Harbour and Campbellton |
Central |
|
Route 346 |
Too Good Arm Road |
Central |
|
Route 361 |
St. Alban’s Road |
Central |
|
Route 361-10 |
Morrisville Road |
Central |
|
Route 412 |
Route 412, Seal Cove Road; Route 370, Buchans Highway; and Route 391, Harry’s Harbour Road |
Western |
|
Route 420 |
White Bay South Highway, from TCH towards Jacksons Arm; |
Western |
|
Route 430 |
Between Eddies Cove West and Plum Point |
Western |
|
Route 430-15 |
Rocky Harbour to Norris Point |
Western |
|
Route 431 |
Bonne Bay Road from Wiltondale to Trout River |
Western |
|
Route 480 |
Burgeo Highway, and roads in the Bay St. George and Codroy areas |
Western |
|
Route 516 |
Route 516-0, Cartwright Access Road and Route 516-01 Paradise River Access Road |
Labrador |
|
Route 520 |
Northwest River Road |
Labrador |
2017 12 12 10:05 a.m.