May 5, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Barry Petten, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure: Speaker, serving the public is serving the province and every act of service strengthens us all. I stand today…
May 1, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is taking an important step to modernize student transportation throughout the province, introducing mandatory registration for Kindergarten to Grade 12 school bus service. School bus service is essential for many families, supporting access to…
May 1, 2026
The Honourable Barry Petten, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, will make an announcement regarding school bus transportation in the province today (Friday, May 1) at 11:00 a.m. The event is taking place at Admiral’s Academy, 835 Conception Bay…
April 28, 2026
Parking restrictions will be in place for all visitors and public service employees at Confederation Building Complex for Budget Day, tomorrow (April 29). Parking in front of East Block will be limited to media and invited guests attending the Budget…
April 27, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Barry Petten, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure: Speaker, as of today, 27 tenders for road infrastructure work have been issued, representing an estimated $143 million in…
April 16, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is making sure people in Conception Bay North continue to receive the support they need after devastating wildfires ravaged the region last summer. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure today issued a public tender…
April 13, 2026
The province’s fifth water bomber returned to Gander on Friday, marking its official return to the firefighting fleet following the completion of repairs. This action underscores the Provincial Government’s commitment to keeping communities safe. The water bomber will be with…
April 10, 2026
Drivers are advised that construction crews will be mobilizing to the Roaches Line area beginning on Monday, April 13. Traffic control measures will be in place until August 31, 2026. Drivers are advised of the following traffic impacts during this…
April 2, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Barry Petten, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure: Speaker, firefighting resources are more than equipment and aircraft – they represent safety, resilience, and hope for all of…
March 23, 2026
An investment of more than $35.6 million from provincial, federal and municipal governments was announced today for a number of municipal infrastructure improvements on the West Coast of the province. Focused primarily on drinking water and wastewater upgrades, these projects…
