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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 09:55 AM
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| & Avalon | ||||
| Route | Location & Project Description | Status | Updated | |
| 2 | Pitts Memorial Drive, Route 2, St. John's Harbour Arterial. Street lighting maintenance operations. (Project #136-11PHM) | Ongoing |
May. 04, 2012 08:50 PM |
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| Comments: | A large section of street lighting on the Harbour Arterial, Pitts Memorial Drive, is affected by a electrical malfunction which is currently under repair. Watch for crews working roadside. Drive with care and caution and reduce speed during dark conditions. Expect repairs to be ongoing over the next several weeks. | |||
| 2 | Bridge Rehabilitation Blackhead Road Overpass on Route 2 Pitts Memorial Drive between Downtown St. John's and Kilbride (Project #80-11PSR) | Ongoing |
May. 15, 2012 10:56 AM |
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| Comments: | West bound lane between downtown St. John's and Kilbride reduced to one lane for bridge repairs. Signage directs lane closure with a speed reduction. Equipment and crews working in Blackhead Road overpass area. Drive with extreme care and caution and be prepared to stop. Expect slowdowns and use alternate route if possible. Expect short delays while work continues over the next couple months. Eastbound lane closure also expected to occur week of May 21st. | |||
| 3 | Team Gushue Highway between Kenmount Road and Topsail Road (Project #101-11THN) | Ongoing |
May. 04, 2012 08:50 PM |
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| Comments: | Road bed construction continuing for extension of Team Gushue Highway. Construction activities occuring adjacent to Topsail Road, Blackmarsh Road, Pennywell Road, and Redmonds Road/Georges Pond Road. Crews and heavy equipment operating, truck hauling operations across throughfares. Blasting occuring possibly several times daily during day light hours. Use extreme caution in these areas and obey posted signage. | |||
| 3 | Team Gushue Highway at Kenmount Road. Overpass construction for Team Gushue Highway Extension. (Project #3-11TSG) | Ongoing |
May. 04, 2012 08:50 PM |
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| Comments: | Men and equipment working in Kenmount Road and Team Gushue Highway and on road sides for guide rail installation and fill placement 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 by approximately May month. | |||
| 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 |
May. 04, 2012 08:51 PM |
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| Comments: | Traffic light at Karon Drive and Jack Byrne Area entrance currently in flash mode will be activated when traffic sensors installed. | |||
| 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 |
May. 09, 2012 12:01 PM |
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| Comments: | Construction restarted on Topsail Road overpass replacement. Major traffic diversion for bridge 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 returned to under new overpass construction. 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 while work continues throughout the 2012 construction season. | |||
| 81 | Markland Road Route 81, km 22.4 to km 27.1 near Colinet. Road upgrading. (Project #73-11PHP) | Halted |
May. 04, 2012 08:51 PM |
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| 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. | |||
| 91 | Southeast Placentia Road km 40 to km 44 from the intersection of Routes 91 and 100-10 towards intersection of Route 91 and Route 100. (Project #98-11PHC) | Ongoing |
May. 01, 2012 04:01 PM |
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| Comments: | Culvert replacements, ditching and road gravel spreading ongoing. Watch for equipment and crews working in roadway. Speed limit reduced and flagpersons directing traffic. Drive with care and caution and be prepared to stop. Rough road with lanes closed at times and cross cuts in asphalt. Expect short delays and obey posted signage. Work expected to continue for the next month. | |||
| 91 | Loop Road Dunville from intersection of Route 100 and Route 100-10 to Route 91 Southeast Placentia. Road upgrading. (Project #138-11PHE) | Ongoing |
May. 01, 2012 04:03 PM |
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| Comments: | Roadside ditching, culvert replacement and gravel spreading operations ongoing. Equipment and survey crews working in roadway. Watch for flagpersons directing traffic and obstructions in roadway. Drive with care and caution, obey posted signage and use alternate route if possible.(Note that Placentia Lift Bridge is restricted to 13,000 kgs maximum.) Expect short to moderate delays while work is ongoing over the next several months. | |||
| 100 | Route 100 Cape Shore Highway at Halfway Brook between Little Barasway and Great Barasway. Culvert replacement. (Project #73-11PHP) | Ongoing |
May. 04, 2012 08:51 PM |
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| Comments: | Temporary detour for traffic around the construction site for culvert replacement in operation for next 2 to 3 months. Obstructions and heavy equipment operating in roadway. Obey posted signage and watch for pavement dropoffs at roadside. Speed limit reduced. Narrow roadway restriction of 6.5 meters in diversion area. Use alternate route if possible, drive with extreme care and caution, and be prepared to stop. Expect short delays over the next several months. | |||
| 100 | Route 100 Argentia Access Road in Dunville. Drainage improvements. (Project #98-11PHC) | Halted |
Apr. 16, 2012 09:09 AM |
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| 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 |
May. 04, 2012 08:51 PM |
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| Comments: | Work completed for the season. Construction to resume sometime in 2012. | |||
| & Eastern | ||||
| Route | Location & Project Description | Status | Updated | |
| 215 | Cape Roger River Structural Plate Pipe. Culvert Replacement. (Project #54-11PHC) | Halted |
May. 04, 2012 08:52 PM |
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| 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 | Route 210 Burin Peninsula Highway at Swift Current. Culvert Replacement. (Project #42-11PHC) | Ongoing |
May. 16, 2012 09:55 AM |
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| Comments: | Culvert replacement ongoing. Crews working in roadway. Asphalt removed and rough road in the area. Traffic controlled by temporary traffic lights. Speed limit reduced. Expect short delays while work continues for the next month. | |||
| 210 | Rattle Brook Bridge near Boat Harbour Intersection. Bridge Replacement with Temporary Detour in Operation. (Project #109-10PHE) | Ongoing |
May. 04, 2012 08:52 PM |
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| 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) | Ongoing |
May. 04, 2012 08:52 PM |
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| 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 |
May. 04, 2012 08:53 PM |
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| 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 |
May. 04, 2012 08:52 PM |
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| Comments: | Work to resume in 2012 | |||
| 350 | Route 350 in Leading Tickles. Road upgrading. (Project #39-11PHP) | Halted |
May. 04, 2012 08:54 PM |
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| Comments: | Work to continue in 2012 | |||
| 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 |
May. 04, 2012 08:53 PM |
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| Comments: | Work to continue in 2012. | |||
| 352 | Route 360 Bay D'Espoir Highway various areas between km 48 and 142. Brush Cleanup. (Project #88-11PHM) | Ongoing |
May. 04, 2012 08:54 PM |
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| Comments: | Cleanup operations ongoing at edge of roadway. Drive with care and caution and expect moderate delays in work areas.Work expected to continue for a week. | |||
| 361 | Airport Road St. Veronicas. Road upgrading and paving including brush clearing and ditching ongoing currently. (Project #39-11PHP) | Halted |
Apr. 16, 2012 09:10 AM |
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| Comments: | Work to continue in 2012 | |||
| & Western | ||||
| Route | Location & Project Description | Status | Updated | |
| 1 | Steady Brook Bridge, westbound lane structure, Route 1, km 679.06. Bridge expansion joint replacement. (Project #25-11PSR) | Ongoing |
May. 09, 2012 12:18 PM |
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| Comments: | Bridge repairs ongoing. Crews and equipment working in roadway. Speed limit reduced. Drive with extreme care and caution, watch for heavy equipment turning into roadway and be prepared to stop. One lane closed, please obey posted signage for directions. Expect long delays while work continues over the next month. | |||
| 1 | Trans Canada Highway km 800 at Robinsons River near intersection to Robinsons. Bridge Replacement. (Project #110-11TSB) | Ongoing |
May. 04, 2012 08:54 PM |
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| 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. | |||
| 1 | Upgrading Trans Canada Highway between Massey Drive Overpass westwards towards Lady Slipper Road, km 689.5 to km 695 (Project #10-11THR) | Ongoing |
May. 09, 2012 12:04 PM |
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| Comments: | Contractor resumed work for 2012 with road upgrading operations proceeding. Blasting and underpass installation operations ongoing. Survey crews and equipment operating in roadway at roadside and turning into roadway. 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, flagpersons directing traffic and lanes closed at times. Expect moderate delays, frequent stops and slowdowns. Please 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. | |||
| 401 | Route 401 Howley Road at Sandy Lake Bridge. Bridge Diversion Construction. (Project #125-11PSB) | Ongoing |
May. 04, 2012 08:54 PM |
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| Comments: | Heavy equipment and crews working in roadway. Speed limit reduced and traffic controlled by temporary control lights. Drive with care and caution, watch for heavy equipment turning into roadway and flagpersions directing traffic. Expect short delays and please obey posted signage. | |||
| 402 | Route 402 Gallants Road. Road upgrading and paving operations including culvert replacement and gravel placement currently ongoing. Survey crews working in roadway. (Project #61-11PHP C) | Ongoing |
May. 16, 2012 09:28 AM |
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| Comments: | Culvert replacement and gravel spreading operations currently ongoing for road upgrading project. Crews and equipment working in roadway. Flagpersons directing traffic with heavy equipment turning into road. Rough road where asphalt removed. Speed limit reduced. Drive with care and caution and expect short delays. Please obey posted signage while work continues for next several months. | |||
| 431 | Shoal Brook Bridge on Route 431 to Woody Point. Bridge replacement. (Project #51-11PHC) | Ongoing |
May. 04, 2012 08:55 PM |
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| Comments: | Speed limit reduced in the area. Construction diversion in place. Work on edge of road ongoing. Obey posted signage and proceed with caution. | |||
| 450 | Route 450 South Shore Bay of Islands in York Harbour Lark Harbour and Mount Moriah areas. Roadside ditching, culvert replacement and road gravel placement. (Project #61-11PHP B) | Ongoing |
May. 16, 2012 09:25 AM |
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| Comments: | Obstructions and heavy equipment in roadway. Crews working in roadway and flagpersons directing traffic. Drive with care and caution and watch for equipment turning into roadway. Watch for road cross cuts and roadside work operations. Rough road where asphalt removed. Obey posted signage and expect short delays as work continues in the next several months. | |||
| & 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 |
May. 04, 2012 08:55 PM |
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| Comments: | Work halted for the season to resume in 2012. | |||
| 500 | Trans Labrador Highway from Goose Bay towards Churchill Falls, km 240 to km 283. Road upgrading. (Project #55-10THR) | Halted |
May. 04, 2012 08:55 PM |
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| 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 |
May. 04, 2012 08:55 PM |
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| Comments: | Construction Halted. Seasonal shutdown. | |||
| 510 | Trans Labrador Highway from Pinware towards Red Bay, km 57 to km 65. Paving realigned section of highway. (Project #49-11THP) | Halted |
May. 04, 2012 08:55 PM |
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| Comments: | Construction halted. Seasonal shutdown. | |||
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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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