The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure wishes to advise that Ruth Avenue Bridge, which crosses over Pitts Memorial Drive between roundabouts on Ruth Avenue and Beaumont Hamel Way in Mount Pearl, will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23 and from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 24. The bridge closure is necessary for to facilitate inspection and evaluation of the structure.

Motorists will be required to use an alternate route and should plan for some traffic delays.

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

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