The Provincial Government is continuing its focus on safer communities in Newfoundland and Labrador through a traffic study that will facilitate planning for one of the busiest routes in the province. A request for proposals has been issued for a two-phase traffic study covering Pitts Memorial Drive (Route 2) and the Trans-Canada Highway interchange.

The first phase will study how traffic currently moves through Pitts Memorial Drive from Foxtrap to the CNR Viaduct in downtown St. John’s and the Trans-Canada Highway from Paddy’s Pond (Exit 40) to Allandale Road (Exit 46), as well as all connecting roads, ramps, intersections, and nearby overpasses.

The goal is to better understand where congestion occurs, how traffic delays affect drivers, and what safety improvements may be needed in these areas. The traffic study will also explore several improvement ideas, including adding a new driving lane on the Trans-Canada Highway and building new highway interchanges in key locations. A draft report from the first phase is anticipated to be completed by spring 2027.

The second phase of the study will focus on replacing or upgrading the existing Cloverleaf Overpass interchange where Route 2 meets the Trans-Canada Highway. Several design options will be developed and reviewed regarding improvements to the current layout, along with completely new interchange designs. A draft report regarding the second phase of the traffic report is expected to be completed by late summer 2027.

Input from nearby municipalities, including St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Paradise and Conception Bay South will help ensure the plan forward reflects local needs.

Each option will be carefully evaluated to determine the best solution for safety, traffic flow, and long-term value for the motoring public. This work is part of the Provincial Government’s ongoing efforts to plan for future growth, reduce congestion, and make daily travel safer and more efficient for residents.

Information on public calls for bids issued and awarded by the Provincial Government and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl

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“I am pleased that our government is embarking on the largest traffic study to be completed in the province since the 1970s. We recognize the growth that has occurred in our towns and cities in the area and how our infrastructure has to be able to adapt to that growth. The study will also look ahead to traffic conditions in future years to ensure long-term planning continues to keep pace with growth.”
Honourable Barry Petten
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

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