Public Advisory: Highway Closure on Port-au-Port Peninsula

  • Justice and Public Safety
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

March 30, 2024

Motorists are advised that a section of Highway 460, located on the Port-au-Port Peninsula, has been impacted by severe flooding and washouts. At this time, Highway 460 is closed in both directions from Marches Point to De Grau.

Transportation and Infrastructure officials, engineers and contractors are on site today (Saturday, March 30, 2024) to assess damage, make appropriate repairs and determine alternate routes where necessary. Motorists are encouraged to use extreme caution in the area, and to check NL 511 via the mobile app, nl511.ca or call 511 for updated driving conditions.

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is currently activated to Level 1 – Enhanced Monitoring. Necessary partners are engaged, and the situation continues to be monitored.

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2024 03 30 12:05 pm