A contract valued at approximately $3.7 million has been awarded to Complete Concrete Solutions to replace the North River Bridge on Route 70 in the Town of Clarke’s Beach.
The contract includes work to construct a new bridge and a temporary road diversion around the bridge while work is ongoing, install rip rap and gabion walls, and regrade and pave Route 70.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure anticipates construction starting this fall and being completed in 2022.
Motorists should travel at a reduced speed and drive cautiously in the area while work is ongoing.
Information on tenders issued and awarded by the department and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl.
Information on active highway construction projects and repairs is also available by visiting nl511.ca and on the NL 511 mobile app.
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“Investments in highway infrastructure are investments in communities. By replacing the North River Bridge, our government is securing the transportation link through this region with a wider, modern bridge to manage potential heavy water levels.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
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