Highway Construction & Maintenance Slow Downs Report Information back Updated: Friday, July 03, 2009 02:41 PM Updated Bi-Weekly or As Required Avalon Eastern Central Western Labrador  Avalon Route Location & Project Description Status Updated 1 Ditching operations and culvert installations on Portugal Cove Road in the area of Windsor Lake (Project #22-09PHP) Ongoing Jul. 03, 2009 01:37 PM Advisory: Traffic is reduced to one lane with equipment working on the road. Flagpersons controlling traffic. Obey posted signage and proceed with caution. 1 Route 1 Outer Ring Road. Asphalt removal & repaving sections of East bound and West Bound lanes. (Project #22-09PHP) Completed Jul. 03, 2009 02:41 PM Advisory: Heavy equipment and work crews on roadway removing asphalt and repaving on sections of the Outer Ring Road. Traffic reduced to one lane with a speed limit of 50 kph. Watch for flagpersons and posted construction signage. Proceed with caution and expect delays. Use alternate route if possible. 1 Route 1 TCH between Foxtrap and Salmonier Line. Road shouldering and signage installations. (Project #75-08PHP) Halted May. 21, 2009 02:43 PM Advisory: Men & equipment working on signage operations on road sides. 2 Bay Bulls Road Overpass East bound lane structure - Asphalt repairs (Project #33-08PSR"B") Halted Jun. 14, 2009 02:20 PM Advisory: Both lanes on eastbound structure now reopened. Both structures now reopened to traffic. Some work remaining on underside of bridge on Route 10. 2 Baybulls Road Overpass rehabilitation on west bound overpass. (i.e. Kilbride Overpass) (Project #33-08PSR B) Halted Jun. 14, 2009 02:21 PM Advisory: Both lanes on west bound lane structure now open to traffic. Some work remaining on underside of bridge on Route 10 area. 10 Route 10 Southern Shore Highway between Chance Cove Park and the Loran C station. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #19-09THP) Ongoing Jun. 15, 2009 01:03 PM Advisory: Shoulder widening and culvert installations ongoing. Heavy equipment, work crews in the area. Use caution and expect minor slowdowns. Obey posted construction signage & flagpersons directing traffic. 20 Torbay Road between Pine Line and Flatrock (Project #97-08THN) Ongoing Jun. 04, 2009 08:33 AM Advisory: Off road trucks crossing Indian Meal Line, Bauline Line and some local roads. Watch for construction signage and flagpersons directing traffic. Blasting operations ongoing approximately 6:30 PM on alternate days on North side of Indian Meal Line. 60 Mahar's River Bridge in Holyrood on Route 60. Bridge deck removal & replacement. (Project #33-08PSR A) Ongoing Jun. 14, 2009 02:21 PM Advisory: Bridge reopened to two way traffic. Temporary concrete pavement bridge approach in place. Reduce speed. Crews & equipment working in the area. Proceed with caution. 62 Holyrood Access Road. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #16-09PHP) Ongoing Jun. 24, 2009 02:04 PM Advisory: Road shouldering operations ongoing. Reduced speed limit. Flagpersons directing traffic. Obey posted signage & proceed with caution. 63 Avondale Access Road. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #16-09PHP) Ongoing Jun. 24, 2009 02:04 PM Advisory: Road shouldering operations ongoing. Reduced speed limit. Flagpersons directing traffic. Obey posted signage & proceed with caution. 70 Salmon Cove Pond Bridge Route 70 at Salmon Cove (Project #87-08PSR) Ongoing Jun. 18, 2009 01:33 PM Advisory: One lane on bridge closed with traffic control lights in operation. Construction Signage posted. Speed limit reduced to 30 km/hr. Proceed with caution & expect delays. Use alternate route if possible. Project expected duration until July. 70 Shearstown River Bay Roberts area. - Bridge and bypass installation. (Project #080-07PHE) Ongoing Jun. 07, 2009 10:02 PM Advisory: Temporary bridge in place. Reduce speed and watch for low shoulders. New bridge construction ongoing with completion expected in 2009. 70 Victoria River bridge on Route 70 in Victoria Conception Bay North. Bridge rehabilitation. (Project #2-09TSR) Ongoing Jun. 23, 2009 09:21 PM Advisory: Bridge reopened to 2 lane traffic. Bumps on ends of bridge present with gravel road approaches. Paving pending. Construction signage posted. Speed limit reduced to 30 km/hr. Proceed with caution & expect delays. Use alternate route if possible. 100 Route 100 Argentia Access Road km 5.7 to km 24. CNR Overpass to intersection of Route 101. Upgrading, asphalt removal and repaving. (Project #21-09THP) Ongoing Jun. 24, 2009 11:13 AM Advisory: Watch for heavy equipment operating on ditching operations and clearing brush. Asphalt surface pulverized in some areas with gravel sections of roadway. Traffic reduced to one lane in some areas. Speed limit reduced to 50 kph. Proceed with caution.  Eastern Route Location & Project Description Status Updated 1 Route 1 TCH from Terra Nova Park Boundry to Glovertown. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #20-09THP) Ongoing Jun. 18, 2009 12:43 PM Advisory: Brush clearing operations ongoing. Watch for work crews and heavy equipemnt operating in the area. Obey posted signage. Double fines in construction zones apply. 210 Route 210 near Grand Beach at Piker's Brook. Culvert replacement. (Project #32-09THP B) Ongoing Jun. 24, 2009 04:54 PM Advisory: Culvert installation ongoing. Watch for crews & heavy equipment working. Short gravel sections of road present. Speed limit reduced. Obey signage & flagpersons directing traffic. 220 Lewin's Cove to St. Lawrence. Upgrading and paving Route 220 (Project #32-09THPA) Ongoing Jun. 18, 2009 01:39 PM Advisory: Brush clearing, ditching and culvert installation operations ongoing. Watch for crews and equipment working. Speed reduced in work zones. Obey posted signage and flagperson's directing traffic. Note double fines in construction zones apply.  Central Route Location & Project Description Status Updated 1 TCH at CNR Overpass east of Glenwood km 368. Overpass approaches repaving. (Project #18-08PHP) Completed Jun. 23, 2009 08:16 PM Advisory: Overpass approaches have been repaved. Line painting pending. Drive with caution and do not pass in the area. 1 Rattling Brook Spillway Bridge, TCH km 396.3. Bridge rehabilitation. (Project #30-09PSR) Ongoing Jun. 26, 2009 11:29 AM Advisory: Slow down & prepare to stop. Bridge reduced to one lane traffic with portable traffic control signals. East bound lane closed. Speed limit reduced to 50 km/hr. Double fines in construction zones apply. 1 Sir Robert Bond Bridge. Route 1 TCH km 408.2. Bridge rehabilitation. (Project #30-09PSR) Ongoing Jun. 29, 2009 01:43 PM Advisory: Public is advised to slow down and prepare to stop. The Sir Robert Bond Bridge is reduced to one lane traffic. West bound lane closed with traffic control lights in operation. Speed limit reduced to 50 km/hr. Please note double fines in construction zone is in effect. Advisory for 1 Trans Canada Highway from Badger to Redcliff. Survey crews preparing road for contract work. (Project #9-09THP) Halted Jun. 17, 2009 04:48 PM Advisory: Travellers are advised to slow down and be prepared to stop. Survey crews work suspended for approximately 2 weeks. 320 Route 320 from Trinity to Indian Bay. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #8-09PHPB) Ongoing Jul. 03, 2009 10:38 AM Advisory: Road paving operations taking place. Road reduced to one lane in some areas with flag persons controlling traffic. Reduce speend and obey all posted signage. 330 Route 330 near Jonathon Pond Park towards Gander Bay. Road upgrading & paving including brush clearing, ditching and repaving. (Project #18-08PHP) Ongoing Jun. 08, 2009 10:33 AM Advisory: Use caution in the area. Work/construction zones denoted by signage. Road reduced to one lane in some areas and flagpersons directing traffic. Reduce speed in construction zone and be prepared to stop. 330 Gander Bay Road from Island Pond Brook towards Gander Bay, km 23 to km 27.6. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #8-09PHPA) Ongoing Jun. 23, 2009 09:30 PM Advisory: Road upgrading & paving completed. Road shouldering operations pending with drop-offs present next to asphalt. Obey posted signage, reduce speed and proceed with caution. Double fines in construction zones apply. 330 Musgrave Harbour Main Road. Paving and road shouldering operations . (Project #8-09PHPC) Ongoing Jun. 23, 2009 09:31 PM Advisory: Paving and road shouldering operations ongoing. Reduce speed, watch for flagpersons directing traffic and proceed with caution. Obey posted signage. Double fines in construction zones apply. 331 Route 331. Asphalt patching operations. (Project #8-09PHPC) Ongoing Jun. 08, 2009 04:50 PM Advisory: Watch for various asphalt patching operations ongoing in the area. Reduce speed, proceed with caution and watch for flagpersons directing traffic. 331 Route 331-10 Horwood Community. Culvert installations and road upgrading. (Project #18-08PHP) Ongoing Jun. 07, 2009 10:03 PM Advisory: Culvert installtion and upgrading/excavation of sections of soft road ongoing. Exercise caution when travelling in the area. On going construction denoted by signage. Reduce speed in construction zone. 333 Fogo Island Road. Upgrading and Paving. (Project #7-09PHP) Ongoing Jul. 03, 2009 09:22 AM Advisory: Traffic is advised to slow down and be prepared to stop. Road is reduced to one lane in some areas with speed limit reduced and flag persons controlling traffic. 335 Hodder's Road in Stoneville and Church Road in Port Albert. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #18-08PHP) Ongoing Jun. 07, 2009 10:03 PM Advisory: Proceed with caution. Obey construction signage and flagpersons directing traffic. Reduce speed in construction zone. 350 Route 350, km 25.2 to 30.6, between Northern Arm and Point Leamington. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #49-09PHP) Ongoing Jun. 29, 2009 01:35 PM Advisory: Roadside ditching operations taking place. Public is advised to drive slowly and be prepared to stop. Flagpersons controlling traffic flow. Speed limit is reduced to 40 km/hr. Please note double fines for speed violations in construction zones will apply 360 Bay D'Espoir Highway from km 59.7 to km 62.9. Brush clearing operations (Project #15-09PHP) Ongoing Jun. 24, 2009 11:08 AM Advisory: Speed reduced in construction zone. Be prepared to stop. Road reduced to one lane in some areas and flagpersons directing traffic. Slow down and use caution. 360 Bay D'Espoir Highway. Route 360 at km 136 at Little River. (Project #15-09PHP D) Ongoing Jun. 24, 2009 11:09 AM Advisory: Slow down and be prepared to stop. Road reduced to one lane in this area. Speed limit reduced and flagpersons directing traffic, expect some delays. 360 Bay D'Espoir Highway km 91.9 to km 95.5. Road upgrading and paving.. (Project #15-09PHP B) Ongoing Jun. 24, 2009 11:10 AM Advisory: Road widening operations ongoing. Slow down and prepare to stop. Road reduced to one lane in this area. Speed limit reduced and flagpersons controlling traffic. Use caution in the area. 360 Bay D'Espoir Highway km 165.6 near Pool's Cove Highway Depot. Culvert installation operation. (Project #15-09PHP C) Ongoing Jun. 18, 2009 02:19 PM Advisory: Traffic light control operations in place for culvert installation. Flagpersons directing traffic during construction operations. Public is advised to slow down and use extreme caution when travelling in this area. 391 Harry's Harbour Road Route 391. Road upgrading. (Project #42-08PHP) Halted Jun. 07, 2009 10:03 PM Advisory: Operations temporarily halted but will continue next week. Watch for men & equipment working. Construction signage and flagpersons directing traffic when construction operations begin again. 344 Route 334 Joe Batt's Arm Road. Upgrading and paving. (Project #7-09PHPC) Ongoing Jul. 03, 2009 09:25 AM Advisory: Public is advised to reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Road is reduced to one lane in some areas with a reduced speed limit and flag persons controlling traffic.  Western Route Location & Project Description Status Updated 1 TCH East Bound Lanes on Divided Highway 1.6 km west of Steady Brook Overpass. Rock scaling next to highway. (Project #98-08PHP) Ongoing May. 29, 2009 06:05 PM Advisory: LANE CLOSURE - Traffic is advised of a right lane closure travelling east towards Deer Lake of the TCH divided highway. Location of lane closure is approximately 1.6km west of the Steady Brook Overpass and shall be in place at all times during construction operations. Traffic must obey all traffic signs, posted speed limit and flagpersons. Furthermore, motorists should proceed with caution at all times in this area and watch for fallen rock. 420 R420, Jackson's Arm Road between Sop's Arm and Jackson's Arm. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #58-08PHP) Ongoing Jun. 14, 2009 10:41 PM Advisory: Construction zones are delineated with construction signage. Please obey signage, reduce speed and watch for flagpersons directing traffic. 430 Daniel's Harbour Bypass on Northern Peninsula Highway. Paving of bypass route for new road routing. (Project #12-09THP) Ongoing Jul. 03, 2009 10:44 AM Advisory: Construction signage posted. Speed limit reduced. Obey posted signage, slow down and proceed with caution. Double Fines in Construction Zone signage posted. 430 Northern Peninsula Highway from Port Saunders intersection to Route 432 intersection (Intersection towards Roddickton) Road upgrading, pulverizing and repaving. (Project #13-09THP) Ongoing May. 27, 2009 03:37 PM Advisory: Culvert installation beginning June 1st 2009. Speed limit to be reduced to 50 km/hr. Heavy equipment and crews working in roadway. Please obey posted signage and proceed with caution. 430 Pulverizing and repaving sections of R430, Port Saunders Intersection to R432 Intersection (Project #13-09PHP) Ongoing Jul. 03, 2009 09:55 AM Advisory: Pulverizing and subexcavation operations underway. Spped limit reduced to 50 km/hr. Motorists are asked to obey all signage and proceed with caution as equipment will be working in the area. Flagpersons are directing traffic. Be prepared to stop and proceed with caution. 430 Viking Trail between Daniels Harbour and River of Ponds. Asphalt revoval and repaving operations. (Project #27-08THP"A") Ongoing Jul. 03, 2009 10:45 AM Advisory: Paving operations ongoing between Belburns & River of Ponds. Speed limit reduced. Construction signage in place & flagpersons directing traffic. Watch for work crews and heavy equipment operating. Proceed with caution and expect delays.Double Fines in Construction Zone signage posted. 436 Road to L'Anse aux Meadows Route 436. Culvert excvavation & replacements. (Project #18-09THP) Ongoing Jul. 03, 2009 10:42 AM Advisory: Expect traffic slowdowns in areas of culvert installations and excavations. Obey posted signage and proceed with caution. Watch for cross cuts in pavement in the area. 440 Bridge rehabilitation at Gilliams River on R440 km 23.5 (Project #1-09PSR) Ongoing May. 15, 2009 10:43 AM Advisory: Traffic reduced to one lane during construction with traffic signal control. Proceed with caution. 440 Route 440 Lewin Parkway at Corner Brook Stream Bridge. Bridge rehabilitation. (Project #81-08PSR) Ongoing Jun. 07, 2009 10:07 PM Advisory: Traffic diverted to one side of the Corner Brook Stream Bridge on Lewin Parkway near Corner Brook Pulp & Paper. Please obey all signage & traffic signals. Proceed with caution. 450 Route 450 Lewin Parkway from TCH overpass to Humber Road Overpass. Upgrading & Paving. (Project #37-08PHP A) Ongoing Jul. 03, 2009 10:47 AM Advisory: Paving operation ongoing. Pay attention to crews and equipment working. All signage in place and flagpersons directing traffic. Proceed with caution. Double fines for speed violations in the construction zone will apply. 480 Burgeo Road Route 480. Road Upgrading & Paving. (Project #46-09THP) Ongoing Jun. 16, 2009 08:48 AM Advisory: Roasdside ditching opertions in progress at several locations over a 7 km section. Flagpersons directing traffic. Speed limit reduced to 50kph. Please obey posted construction signage and drive with caution.  Labrador Route Location & Project Description Status Updated 500 Route 500 between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Churchill Falls km 3 to km 33. Road upgrading and paving. (Project #3-08PHP) Ongoing Jun. 14, 2009 10:08 PM Advisory: Travelers are advised to slow down and be prepared to stop. Road reduced to one lane operations in some areas. Speed limit reduced and flagpersons directing traffic. Expect delays and proceed with caution. Drivers are advised of possible debris on highway from construction operations. Double Fines in construction zones apply in work zones. 500 Route 500 between Happy Valley Goose Bay towards Churchill Falls between km 48.5 & km 148.5. Road upgrading and widening. (Project #2-08PHG) Ongoing Jun. 14, 2009 10:02 PM Advisory: Traffic is advised to slow down and be prepared to stop. Road reduced to one way operations in some areas. Speed limit reduced and flagpersons directing traffic.

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