Work has begun to replace a culvert on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Foxtrap weigh scales on the Avalon Peninsula.

A contract valued at approximately $260,000 has been awarded to Farrells Excavating to complete the project.

No detours are necessary. While work is ongoing, westbound traffic will be diverted through the weigh scales bypass road. As work progresses, eastbound traffic will be diverted around the construction site.

When approaching the construction zone, motorists are reminded to travel at a reduced speed in either lane until they reach the merge point and then alternate into the open lane before cautiously travelling through the area. Motorists should also refrain from moving from lane to lane to overtake other vehicles.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure anticipates work being completed later this month. Updates on progress will be provided as they become available.

Information on tenders issued and awarded by the department and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl.

Details on highway construction projects are available on www.nl511.ca and the NL 511 smartphone app.

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Media contact
Kathryn Summers
Transportation and Infrastructure
709-729-1758, 699-6147
kathrynsummers@gov.nl.ca