Work is beginning on concrete and structural repairs, asphalt patching, expansion joint repairs and a guiderail replacement on the CN Viaduct on Pitts Memorial Drive.
A contract valued at $2.9 million has been awarded to Complete Concrete Solutions Ltd. to complete the repairs. The work planned for this year is part of a multi-year plan to rehabilitate the viaduct.
The department anticipates this year’s work to be ongoing until the fall.
While work is active, some lane closures will be required for the safety of motorists and work crews. Motorists should anticipate traffic delays and are advised to use an alternate route where possible.
Complete closure will also be necessary during some overnight periods for very specific short duration elements of the work.
Other work planned for Pitts Memorial Drive this year includes:
- Repairs to bridges in each of the eastbound and westbound lanes;
- Repairs to the eastbound overpass at the Heavy Tree Road; and
- The replacement of median lights between the CN Viaduct and the overpass over Bay Bulls Road.
This viaduct project is taking place in close proximity to a residential area. The department regrets any disruption that this necessary activity may have on residents while it is ongoing.
Motorists are advised to check nl511.ca and the 511 app for information regarding traffic delays, lane reductions and closure of the viaduct.
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“As close to 25,000 vehicles drive this highway every day, we are anticipating some traffic delays with the lane closures that are needed for the safety of workers on the highway. This will impact commuting times and we stress that motorists check the 511 smartphone app before they drive and use alternate routes where possible.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Transportation and Works
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