The Department of Transportation and Works has released the list of provincial road projects planned for 2020-21 to allow contractors to be prepared to start work when the road construction season begins.
All contractors will be required to follow the guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Work will only proceed where contractors are able to demonstrate they are able to provide safe working environments for crews.
Tenders for 11 projects have already been issued and 10 more tenders are planned to be issued in the coming days.
A list of projects planned for this year can be found in the backgrounder below. The updated lists for the remaining four years of the Five-Year Provincial Roads Plan will be announced at a later date.
Projects added to the roads plan are ranked on factors such as safety, traffic volumes, and input from the department’s engineers, and users of provincial roads and highways. A public consultation held in 2019 received 227 submissions.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19. For general inquiries related to available government services, please email covid19info@gov.nl.ca.
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“The construction industry contributes significantly to the provincial economy. This year, more than ever, our investments in improving highways and bridges, along with our investments in construction of new schools and health facilities, will lead to work for local businesses. We are building critical infrastructure while ensuring that proper health protocols are followed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
Honourable Dwight Ball
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Our annual roads plan is making highways and bridges safer and keeping our transportation network connected in the face of global warming. By continuing to issue and award tenders, contractors can plan their expenditures and reassure their labour pool about their plans for the upcoming road construction season.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Transportation and Works
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BACKGROUNDER
2020-21 Road Construction Projects
| Route No. | Route Name | Project Description |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Rehabilitation on Union Street underpass |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Install overhead sign near Magee intersection – Gander |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Replace West Bottom Brook Bridge on Trans-Canada Highway near South Brook |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Pave sections of Trans-Canada Highway divided highway through Grand Falls-Windsor |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Rehabilitate Glovertown underpass |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Replace Shoal Harbour CNR Overpass |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Replace Shoal Harbour River Bridge |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Pave sections of Trans-Canada Highway from Shoal Harbour River to Port Blandford |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Replace of Deer Lake Tailrace Bridge |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Asphalt re-surface sections of Trans-Canada Highway from Deer Lake to Corner Brook |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Replace Johns Brook Bridge |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Pave sections of Trans-Canada Highway from Cape Ray to North Branch |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Rehabilitate sections from Gambo River Bridge to the eastern end of Square Pond |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Pave sections from Deep Bight to T’Railway underpass in Clarenville |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Rehabilitate Nicholsville underpass near Deer Lake |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Replace sign on Outer Ring Road West to Thorburn Road Exit |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Pave sections from St. John’s to Whitbourne |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Cloverleaf ramps upgrade and repaving |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Rehabilitate South Brook Bridge |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Mill and fill Sections of Trans-Canada Highway near Hampden Junction |
| 1 | Trans-Canada Highway | Mill and fill sections of Trans-Canada Highway from Gallants Road intersection to Georges Lake |
| 1-1-2 | Cochrane Pond Service Road | Replace bridge decking on Cochrane Pond Service Road |
| 1,60, 20 | Multiple | Three bridge rehabilitations on Route 2: Trans- Canada Highway overpass, Penstock Bridge, and Shoe Cove Bridge |
| 2 | Pitt’s Memorial Drive | Rehabilitate CN Viaduct on Route 2, Pitts Memorial Highway |
| 2 | Pitt’s Memorial Drive | Rehabilitate and Replace median lights along Route 2 |
| 2 | Pitt’s Memorial Drive / Conception Bay South By-Pass | Mill and fill sections on Pitt’s Memorial Drive |
| 2 | Conception Bay South By-Pass | Mill and fill ramp from Minerals Road towards Foxtrap |
| 4-1-19 | Pasadena Roads | Pave in Town of Pasadena |
| 10 | Southern Shore Highway | Replace Renews Harbour Bridge on Southern Shore Highway |
| 10 | Southern Shore Highway | Pave sections along Southern Shore Highway from Capahayden towards Chance Cove Park |
| 10 | Southern Shore Highway | Replace Mutton Bay Bridge near Trepassey |
| 13 | Witless Bay Line | Resurface sections on Witless Bay Line |
| 30-12 | Marine Drive | Marine Drive realignment due to erosion |
| 41 | Beachy Cove Road | Repairs to road shoulder near Portugal Cove |
| 60 | Conception Bay South Highway | Pave sections from Manuels River Bridge to Greelytown Road |
| 60-31 | Harbour Drive | Improve site lines for cross walk near Immaculate Conception School in Colliers |
| 61 | Foxtrap Access Road | Pave sections of Foxtrap Access Road |
| 70 | Roaches Line and Conception Bay North Highway | Replace North River Bridge, Conception Bay North Highway, near Clarke’s Beach |
| 70 | Roaches Line and Conception Bay North Highway | Repairs to road shoulder at Clarkes Beach |
| 70 | Roaches Line and Conception Bay North Highway | Upgrade along Harvey Street in Harbour Grace |
| 70 | Roaches Line and Conception Bay North Highway | Upgrade and Pave from Tilton towards Harbour Grace |
| 70 | Roaches Line and Conception Bay North Highway | Upgrade Powell Drive intersection |
| 70-13 | Otterbury Road | Pave sections of Otterbury Road |
| 72 | Bareneed Road | Pave sections on Bareneed Road off Route 70 |
| 75 | Veterans Memorial Highway | Pave sections from Trans-Canada Highway to Victoria |
| 75 | Veterans Memorial Highway | Centre line rumble strips |
| 80 | Trinity South Highway | Pave sections from Winterton to Blaketown |
| 80 | Trinity South Highway | Repairs to road shoulder at New Chelsea |
| 80 | Trinity South Highway | Upgrades to erosion protection near roadway at Cavendish |
| 80-10 | Old Shop Seawall | Repairs to seawall on Old Shop Road |
| 80-22 | Greens Harbour Seawall | Repairs to seawall on West Side Road, Greens Harbour |
| 81 | Markland Road | Rehabilitate sections of Markland Road towards Whitbourne |
| 81-1 | Old Brigus Road | Pave sections of Old Brigus Road |
| 90 | St. Mary’s Bay Highway | Pave sections of Salmonier Line from St. Vincent’s to Riverhead |
| 90 | St. Mary’s Bay Highway | Upgrades to erosion protection near roadway at St. Vincent’s |
| 91 | Old Placentia Highway (St. Catherines towards Collinet) | Pave sections of Old Placentia Highway from St. Catherine’s to North Harbour Road (Nine Mile Road) |
| 100 | Argentia-Cape Shore Highway | Replace Little Barasway Brook Bridge |
| 100 | Argentia-Cape Shore Highway | Upgrade and pave Dunville area with drainage improvements |
| 201 | Chapel Arm-Bellevue Road | Resurface sections of Route 201 from Chapel Arm to Norman’s Cove. Include westbound on ramp at Trans-Canada Highway interchange (500 m). |
| 210 | Burin Peninsula Highway | Replace culvert near Clancy’s Brook |
| 210 | Burin Peninsula Highway | Upgrade and repave from Garden Cove through Swift Current towards Kilmory Resort |
| 210 | Burin Peninsula Highway | Upgrade and repave two sections from Winterland towards Frenchman’s Cove |
| 210 | Burin Peninsula Highway | Rehabilitate culverts on Route 210 near Marystown |
| 210-13 | Garden Cove Road | Pave sections from Route 210 intersection to Black River including local roads Holletts Road, Wharf Road, and Lockyer’s Road |
| 212 | Bay L’Argent Road | Rehabilitate Salmonier Brook Culvert near Bay L’Argent |
| 213 | Garnish Road | Upgrade erosion protection on the road near Frenchman’s Cove |
| 220 | Grand Bank to St.
Lawrence |
Replace Salt Pond Bridge |
| 230 | Bonavista Highway | Replace culverts near George’s Brook |
| 232 | Smith Sound Road | Rehabilitate Ryder’s Brook Bridge |
| 235 | Cabot Highway | Pave sections from Southern Bay to Summerville |
| 320 | Bonavista North Highway | Ditching and paving sections through the Town of Gambo |
| 320 | Bonavista North Highway | Pave sections from Greenspond towards New West Valley |
| 320-33 | Greenspond Road | Pave sections of Greenspond Road |
| 330 | Gander Bay Highway | Replace Culverts |
| 330 | Gander Bay Highway | Pave sections of Gander Bay Road from Deadman’s Bay to Templeman |
| 330 | Gander Bay Highway | Pave sections of Gander Bay Road from Straight Shore to Deadman’s Bay |
| 330-32 | Newtown Road | Upgrade and pave sections of Newtown Road |
| 335 | Farewell Road | Pave sections along Stoneville Road |
| 340 | Road to the Isles | Pave sections of road from Trans-Canada Highway to Lewisporte |
| 340 | Road to the Isles | Pave sections from Fairbanks towards Newville |
| 360 | Bay D’Espoir Road | Rehabilitate Miguels Brook Bridge |
| 360 | Bay D’Espoir Road | Pave sections from Coned River to Little River |
| 360 | Bay D’Espoir Road | Rehabilitate Northwest Gander Bridge |
| 403 | Flat Bay Road | Re-align section of Flat Bay Road due to shoreline erosion |
| 403, 404,
405, 406, 407 |
Codroy Valley Roads | Pave road sections within Codroy Valley area |
| 410 | Baie Verte Highway | Replace culverts – Baie Verte Area including R410, R411, R412,R413, R414, and R419 |
| 412 | Seal Cove Road | Paving and guiderail repairs along sections of Seal Cove Road |
| 430 | Northern Peninsula Highway | Rehabilitate Doctor’s Brook Bridge |
| 430 | Northern Peninsula Highway | Pave sections from Western Brook to Green Island Cove |
| 430 | Northern Peninsula Highway | Widen and pave sections from Deer Lake to Cormack including addition of a centre turning lane, curb and gutter and storm sewer installation |
| 430 | Northern Peninsula Highway | Install pedestrian underpass on Viking Trail near Deer Lake |
| 430-15, 15-
02, 15-04 |
Town of Rocky Harbour Roads | Pave in Town of Town of Rocky Harbour |
| 434 | Conche Road | Pave along Conche Road |
| 440 | North Shore Highway | Replace Hughes Brook Bridge on Admiral Palliser’s Trail |
| 440-7 | Meadows Marine Drive | Road upgrades in Town of Meadows |
| 450 | South Shore Highway | Replace Cammies Brook Bridge |
| 450 | South Shore Highway | Rehabilitate Humber Road interchange bridge |
| 450 | South Shore Highway | Rehabilitate sections of road near John’s Beach, Mount Moriah. |
| 450 | South Shore Highway | Pave sections of road |
| 450 | South Shore Highway | Rehabilitate sections of Route 450 from Allens Road to Lewin Parkway |
| 450-1/2 | Lewin Parkway | Pave sections along Lewin Parkway |
| 460 | Port au Port Highway | Pave sections from Trans-Canada Highway to Gull Pond Area |
| 460 | Port au Port Highway | Pave sections from Stephenville to Cape St. George |
| 460 | Port au Port Highway | Replace culverts at various locations |
| 463 | Lourdes Road | Pave sections from Lourdes to Cape St. George |
| 470-10 | Margaree Road | Asphalt upgrades on Margaree Road |
| 480 | Burgeo Road | Pave sections along Burgeo Highway |
| 500 | Trans Labrador Highway | Brinco Bridge detailed inspection and engineering review |
| 510 | Trans Labrador Highway | Pave from Goose Bay towards Cartwright Junction (Km 80 to Km 160) |
| 510 | Trans Labrador Highway | Upgrades from Goose Bay towards Cartwright Junction (Km 160 to Km 241) |
| 510 | Trans Labrador Highway | Pave from Goose Bay towards Cartwright Junction (Km 160 to Km 287) |
| 510 | Trans Labrador Highway | Road upgrades from Pinware and Red Bay |
| 510 | Trans Labrador Highway | Upgrade from Goose Bay towards Cartwright Junction (km 241 to km 287) |
| 510 | Trans Labrador Highway | Condition assessment of Pinware River Bridge |
| 516 | Cartwright Access Road | Resurface sections from Cartwright to Cartwright Junction |
| 520 | North West River Road | Bridge maintenance and repairs |
| 520 | North West River Road | Upgrade and pave sections of road |
| Avalon Region | Guide rail repair program in Avalon region | |
| Eastern Region | Guide rail repair program in Eastern region | |
| Central Region | Guide rail repair program in Central region | |
| Western Region | Guide rail repair program in Western region |