The Outer Ring Road from Kenmount Road to the Logy Bay Road interchange will be closed Sunday, May 15, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a cleanup of litter and large discarded items.
The closure is necessary to ensure a safe environment for all crews working on and near the highway.
Traffic control will be in place on the highways to guide motorists and ease the flow of traffic. Digital display signs have also been placed along the Outer Ring Road to give advanced notice of the closure.
During each cleanup, barricades will be erected to prohibit access at all entry points:
- Logy Bay Road
- Torbay Road
- Aberdeen Avenue
- Portugal Cove Road
- Allandale Road
- Team Gushue Highway
- Thorburn Road
- Topsail Road
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is also using the closure to complete highway maintenance and bridge inspections.
Updates on the road closure and reopening will be available at nl511.ca and the 511 smartphone app.
Quotes
“Keeping our highways clean is important for our environment and the safety of drivers. Closing the highway during the cleanup helps ensure the safety of people working in the area. We encourage everyone to secure the items in their vehicles before driving.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“We all need to take the time and effort to ensure that waste is disposed of properly and doesn’t end up on our roadways where it is an eyesore and spoils our natural environment. I thank the road crews for their efforts to keep this major transportation network free of litter. Every action we take to keep our province clean will make a difference.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
“Ensuring that cargo in the back of your vehicle or on trailers is properly secured will help prevent the spread of debris on our roadways. Secure larger objects with straps or ropes that can handle the load, and use a tarp or netted material to secure smaller items. We all have a role to play in keeping dangerous debris off our roadways while also maintaining our province’s natural beauty.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Digital Government and Service NL
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