Road Construction to Begin in Western Newfoundland
Executive CouncilTransportation and Infrastructure
2022-08-11

Work is beginning this construction season to improve approximately eight kilometres of highway between Wiltondale and Woody Point in western Newfoundland.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has awarded a contract valued at approximately $4 million to JCL Investments Inc. for work on Bonne Bay Road (Route 431) and Woody Point Road (Route 431-11).

Work includes culvert replacements, paving, and ditch work on a section of Bonne Bay Road between Glenburnie and Cox’s Lane in Woody Point and a section of the road near its intersection with the Northern Peninsula Highway (Route 430).

While work is ongoing, motorists should travel at a reduced speed, watch for traffic control, and anticipate some traffic delays.

This work is in addition to a contract awarded in June for upgrades to approximately 10 kilometres on the Northern Peninsula on Route 430 and West Link Road (Route 430-15).

Roads selected for the provincial roads plan are based on factors such as safety; traffic volumes; input from the department’s engineers; commercial, industry, and tourism impacts; populations serviced; and the impacts of climate change.

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.

Quotes
“This contract and contracts near Corner Brook, Pasadena, and Bay St. George are making highways safer and ensuring they stay connected. Woody Point is one of the province’s most visited communities and a highly sought after tourist destination. Completing this work will ensure more safe and secure travel in and out of these areas.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
MHA for Humber – Gros Morne

“Roads like Bonne Bay Road, the Northern Peninsula Highway, and many areas of the Trans-Canada Highway are the main roads in and out of the area, so it’s important that we further secure these roads. Completing this work and other work on the Northern Peninsula and Trans-Canada Highway is of great importance this construction season.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

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Learn more
News Release: Provincial Roads Plan Outlines Highway Construction Projects for Two Construction Seasons

News Release: Contract Awarded to Improve Roads on Northern Peninsula

News Release: Paving to Begin on Trans-Canada Highway in Southwestern Newfoundland

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2022 08 11 3:25 pm