The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has reduced the maximum load limit on Goose River Bridge in Happy Valley-Goose Bay from the vehicle’s legal limits to 22 tonnes (three-axle single unit truck), 32 tonnes (four-axle truck and trailer) and 38 tonnes (five-axle truck and trailer), effective immediately.

The reduction in the maximum load limit is related to recent inspection and evaluation of the bridge. Traffic can safely continue to use the bridge, as long as vehicles meet the required load limit.

Design work has begun to strengthen the bridge, in an effort to decrease or remove the load restrictions. It is anticipated that a tender will be issued this summer regarding upgrades to the bridge. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Trucks heavier than noted above may be allowed on the bridge under a single heavy load permit application. For further information, please contact the Motor Registration Division of Digital Government and Service NL.

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

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