June 5, 2018
The Provincial Government announced today that sites in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor have been selected as the future homes of two long-term care facilities in central Newfoundland. The new 60-bed facility in Grand Falls-Windsor will be constructed on Scott Avenue,…
June 1, 2018
An independent risk assessment has recommended that the Department of Transportation and Works continue requiring passengers to vacate their vehicles while travelling on the intra-provincial ferry fleet. The study, conducted in April by Lloyd’s Register, assessed hazards and risks to…
May 25, 2018
For the first time in the province’s history, communities in northern Labrador will be provided with roll on, roll off ferry services that will change the way residents travel to and from their communities. The Request for Proposals (RFP) for…
May 23, 2018
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek proponents to provide mobile communication technology services for provincial departments, agencies, boards and commissions at more competitive rates. This RFP is one of two planned…
May 23, 2018
Motorists travelling the Team Gushue Highway are advised that as of tomorrow (Thursday, May 24) access to Kenmount Road heading west will be closed for the next several weeks to facilitate ongoing road construction in the area. Anyone wishing to…
May 22, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to update Newfoundlanders and Labradorians about our department’s plans to…
May 18, 2018
With the arrival of the summer recreation season and increasing traffic throughout the province during the Victoria Day weekend, motorists are advised to slow down and be vigilant in watching for moose on roadways. Though moose are more likely to…
May 14, 2018
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, is today acknowledging progress on how the department is managing provincially-owned assets and reducing its number of vehicles and associated costs. Asset management is a focus of The Way Forward, and…
May 11, 2018
The Provincial Government has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for ferry services across the Strait of Belle Isle that will improve the way passengers, freight and vehicles are transported within Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful proponent will be required…
May 7, 2018
Users of the Bell Island ferry service are advised that the MV Legionnaire is out of service due to a mechanical issue with its bow ramp. During that time, ferry services will continue to be provided by the MV Flanders…
