Construction will begin this summer on the replacement of culverts at multiple locations on the Trans-Canada Highway between Pasadena and Corner Brook. A contract valued at $2.5 million has been awarded to Marine Contractors to replace culverts at 22 locations in the area.
The project is the first phase of work to replace culverts on the Trans-Canada Highway in the region. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure anticipates additional culverts being replaced in future construction seasons.
More details on the project, including starting date and possible diversions and detours will be provided as they become available.
When work begins, motorists should 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 construction zones. Motorists should also refrain from moving from lane to lane to overtake other vehicles.
The work is a part of the department’s multi-year roads plan to improve highway infrastructure throughout the province. Projects are based on factors such as safety; traffic volumes; impacts of climate change; commercial, industry, and tourism impacts; populations serviced; and input from the department’s engineers.
Work to replace a culvert on the highway near Little Rapids was completed earlier this construction season.
Information on tenders issued and awarded by the department and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl.
Information on active highway construction projects and repairs is also available by visiting nl511.ca and on the NL 511 mobile app.
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“There are many areas of our province where there are no other highways available to use in the event of a washout so it is very important to invest in securing the road infrastructure. Our work near Port aux Basques and Bay St. George, these culverts announced today, and our three ongoing bridge replacements on the Trans-Canada Highway are ensuring our most important route for the transporting of people and goods remain intact.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless}
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
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