As work to replace two culverts on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Salmonier is concluding, the westbound lanes between Salmonier Line and Holyrood Access Road will reopen today (Friday, May 29) by 4:00 p.m.

The Department of Transportation and Works anticipates both eastbound lanes reopening by tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, May 30). Further updates will be provided through the department’s Twitter account, @TW_GovNL, as they become available.

Motorists are reminded to pay attention to traffic control while work is ongoing and to drive cautiously.

Check highway construction, ferry schedules, weather and highway camera images before you travel by visiting www.nl511.ca or downloading the NL 511 smartphone app.

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Media contact
Brian Scott
Transportation and Works
709-725-9201
brianscott@gov.nl.ca