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Construction Slow Downs

 

Highway Construction and Maintenance Slow Downs Report

Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 02:44 PM
Updated Bi-Weekly or As Required 		About The Report Live Highway Cameras
Avalon Eastern Central Western Labrador
& Avalon
Route Location & Project Description Status Updated
3 Team Gushue Highway at Kenmount Road. Overpass construction for Team Gushue Highway Extension. (Project #3-11TSG) Ongoing Jan. 17, 2012
10:35 AM
Comments: Men and equipment working in Kenmount Road and Team Gushue Highway and on road sides for overpass construction adjacent to the existing Team Gushue Overpass on Kenmount Road. Construction signage in place with occassional traffic interruptions and flagpersons sometimes directing traffic. Expect occasional delays and slowdowns. Use extreme caution in the area. Obey posted signage. Construction expected to be completed in several weeks.
3 Team Gushue Highway between Kenmount Road and Topsail Road (Project #101-11THN) Ongoing Jan. 18, 2012
10:47 AM
Comments: Road bed construction started for extension of Team Gushue Highway. Construction activities occuring adjacent to Blackmarsh Road and Redmonds Road/Georges Pond Road. Crews and heavy equipment operating. Use extreme caution in these areas and obey posted signage.
20 Torbay Road from Kennedys Brook to Middle Cove Road and Indian Meal Line. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #59-10THP) Ongoing Jan. 03, 2012
04:00 PM
Comments: Bypass road now opened and traffic lights activated. Drive with care and caution. Obey posted signage. Note that all lanes on Indian Meal Line and Bauline Line traffic lights are in vehicle presence detection mode. A vehicle must stop in the lane behind the painted stop bar for the traffic lights to detect a vehicle and give a green light. Never assume a green light will be given for all traffic movements on these approaches if a vehicle is given a green light on one traffic movement.
20 Torbay Road from RCAF Road to new Bypass Road intersection on Torbay Road. Road upgarding and paving including road widening to 5 lanes, curb and gutter and storm sewer and sign installation. (Project #124-09THP) Ongoing Jan. 03, 2012
03:59 PM
Comments: Traffic light installation ongoing at Karon Drive and Jack Byrne Area entrance. New intersection construction being completed in the RCAF Road to Torbay airside.
60 Kenmount Road and Topsail Road overpass. Structure replacement and road upgrading. Major Traffic Diversion on Kenmount Road in place for bridge replacements. (Project #44-10TSG) Ongoing Jan. 09, 2012
09:34 AM
Comments: Construction ongoing with major traffic diversion for bridge demolition and reconstruction. Kenmount Road rerouted to intersect with Topsail Road with traffic light control while new overpass construction ongoing at old overpass location. Topsail Road traffic restored to original routing. Some interchange ramps remain closed with detours while traffic diverted to intersection with Topsail Road from Kenmount Road. Tight turms for large vehicles with narrow roadway restrictions. Obey posted signage and proceed with extreme caution. Use alternate routes where possible and expect moderate traffic delays until work continues in the 2012 construction season.
73 Route 73 New Harbour Barrens from New Harbour towards Tilton. Brush Clearing. (Project #64-11PHM) Ongoing Jan. 24, 2012
05:48 PM
Comments: Brush clearing operation ongoing at roadside. Watch for equipment operating and speed limit reduced in the work area. Drive with care and caution, obey posted signage and expect short delays for the next month.
81 Markland Road Route 81, km 22.4 to km 27.1 near Colinet. Road upgrading. (Project #73-11PHP) Ongoing Jan. 03, 2012
04:05 PM
Comments: Road upgrading operations ongoing including roadside ditching and culvert replacements. Survey crews working in roadway. Heavy equipment and crews working and turning into roadway and flagpersons directing traffic. Speed limit reduced. Drive with extreme care and caution and be prepared to stop. Expect short delays obey posted signage and be aware of work at edge of roadway. Work expected to be ongoing for several months.
90 Brush clearing operations on Route 90 Salmonier Line from the TCH towards Peters River. (Project #77-11PHM) Ongoing Jan. 03, 2012
04:05 PM
Comments: Work on edge of roadway ongoing. Flagpersons directing traffic and speed limit reduced. Drive with care and caution and obey posted signage.
91 Southeast Placentia Road km 41 to km 43 from the intersection of Route 100-10 towards Southeast Placentia. Brush clearing. (Project #98-11PHC) Halted Jan. 24, 2012
05:44 PM
Comments: Construction halted for the season. Work to resume in spring 2012.
100 Argentia Access Road Route 100 from intersection of Route 101 to end of Dunville and from Ship Cove to Branch. Brush clearing on roadsides. (Project #63-11PHM) Ongoing Jan. 03, 2012
04:05 PM
Comments: Brush clearing operation ongoing at roadside. Watch for equipment operating and speed limit reduced in the work area. Drive with care and caution, obey posted signage and expect short delays for the next couple months.
100 Route 100 Argentia Access Road in Dunville. Drainage improvements. (Project #98-11PHC) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:05 PM
Comments: Work completed for the season. Construction to resume in 2012.
102 Route 102 to Ship Harbour Placentia Bay. Road upgrading and repaving. (Project #74-11PHP) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:05 PM
Comments: Work completed for the season. Construction to resume in 2012.
& Eastern
Route Location & Project Description Status Updated
215 Cape Roger River Structural Plate Pipe. Culvert Replacement. (Project #54-11PHC) Halted Jan. 18, 2012
10:51 AM
Comments: Obstructions in roadway. Temporary bypass in place around construction site. Narrow roadway restriction of 4.5 meters on bypass. Drive with care and caution and obey posted signage. Expect short delays. Work temporarily halted.
210 Rattle Brook Bridge near Boat Harbour Intersection. Bridge Replacement with Temporary Detour in Operation. (Project #109-10PHE) Ongoing Jan. 18, 2012
10:52 AM
Comments: Bypass detour in place around washed out bridge. Speed Limit Reduced. Slow down and drive with caution on detour manouver. Permanent bridge replacement construction ongoing. Survey crews and equipment working in roadway and roadside. Drive with extreme care & caution and be prepared to stop. Obey posted signage and expect short delays. Work to continue for several months.
235 Plate Cove West Bridge. Bridge replacement. (Project #4-11PSB) Halted Jan. 18, 2012
10:53 AM
Comments: Temporary bypass in place for bridge replacement. Speed limit reduced with narrow roadway restriction of 4.2 meters on temporary bypass bridge. Obey posted signage drive with extreme caution and be prepared to stop. Expect short delays while work continues over the next several months in 2012 construction season.
& Central
Route Location & Project Description Status Updated
1 Woodale Road off New Bay Road. Road upgrading. (Project #39-11PHP) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:06 PM
Comments: Work to continue in 2012
1 Norris Arm North Road Route 3-1-09 off TCH. Road upgrading including road pulverizing and culvert replacement. (Project #39-11PHP) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:06 PM
Comments: Work to resume in 2012
330 Clearing various sections of the roadside on Route 330, Gander Bay Road, from Island Pond towards Gander Bay Main Point towards Ladle Cove Road and from Anchor Brook towards Lumsden. (Project #67-11PHP) Ongoing Jan. 03, 2012
04:06 PM
Comments: Work on edge of roadway ongoing. Flagpersons directing traffic and speed limit reduced. Drive with care and caution and obey posted signage. Expect short delays.
350 Route 350 Northern Arm towards Point Leamington, Route 352 in Cottrells Cove and Fortune Harbour and Route 3-1-09 Norris Arm North Road. Road Upgrading. (Project #39-11PHP) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:07 PM
Comments: Work to continue in 2012.
350 Route 350 in Leading Tickles. Road upgrading. (Project #39-11PHP) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:07 PM
Comments: Work to continue in 2012
352 Route 360 Bay D'Espoir Highway various areas between km 48 and 142. Brush Clearing. (Project #88-11PHM) Ongoing Jan. 03, 2012
04:07 PM
Comments: Brush clearing operations ongoing at edge of roadway. Drive with care and caution and expect moderate delays in work areas.Work expected to continue for several weeks.
361 Airport Road St. Veronicas. Road upgrading and paving including brush clearing and ditching ongoing currently. (Project #39-11PHP) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:07 PM
Comments: Work to continue in 2012
& Western
Route Location & Project Description Status Updated
1 Upgrading Trans Canada Highway between Massey Drive Overpass westwards towards Lady Slipper Road, km 689.5 to km 695 (Project #10-11THR) Ongoing Jan. 13, 2012
08:00 AM
Comments: Road upgrading operations proceeding. Underpass installation operations ongoing. Survey crews and equipment operating in roadway & roadside. Temporary diversions in place around construction activity with a 30 km/hr speed limit. Drive with care and caution and be prepared to stop. Watch for cross cuts in roadway. Expect moderate delays and obey posted signage. Use alternate route around construction site if possible. Be careful in construction zone during various and changing weather conditions. Duration of work to last several months.
1 Trans Canada Highway km 800 at Robinsons River near intersection to Robinsons. Bridge Replacement. (Project #110-11TSB) Ongoing Jan. 31, 2012
02:44 PM
Comments: Temporary Diversion in place for removal of old bridge and construction of new one. Speed limit reduced to 50 km per hour. Drive with care and caution. Expect slowdowns over the next several months.
431 Shoal Brook Bridge on Route 431 to Woody Point. Bridge replacement. (Project #51-11PHC) Ongoing Jan. 03, 2012
04:07 PM
Comments: Speed limit reduced in the area. Construction diversion in place. Work on edge of road ongoing. Obey posted signage and proceed with caution.
& Labrador
Route Location & Project Description Status Updated
500 Route 500 Trans Labrador Highway from Wabush towards Churchill Falls, km 186 to km 233. Road upgrading. (Project #54-10THR) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:07 PM
Comments: Work halted for the season to resume in 2012.
500 Trans Labrador Highway from Wabush Junction towards Churchill Falls, km 116 to km 196. Road Upgrading and Paving. (Project #139-10THP) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:07 PM
Comments: Construction Halted. Seasonal shutdown.
500 Trans Labrador Highway from Goose Bay towards Churchill Falls, km 240 to km 283. Road upgrading. (Project #55-10THR) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:07 PM
Comments: Work halted for the season to resume in 2012.
510 Trans Labrador Highway from Pinware towards Red Bay, km 57 to km 65. Paving realigned section of highway. (Project #49-11THP) Halted Jan. 03, 2012
04:07 PM
Comments: Construction halted. Seasonal shutdown.

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About the Report

This report provides information on highway construction and maintenance slow down areas that could affect the motoring public.

It covers the major arteries in all regions of the province, and is updated bi-weekly (during the construction season April - November) or when there is a significant change in operations for a particular project.

The report will continue until the end of the construction season.

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