May 20, 2020
The eastbound and westbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway from Salmonier Line to Holyrood Access Road are now closed as work has begun to replace two culverts approximately one kilometre east of Salmonier Line. Eastbound traffic must exit at Route…
May 13, 2020
The eastbound and westbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway from Salmonier Line to Holyrood Access Road will be closed beginning Tuesday, May 19, to replace two culverts located approximately one kilometre east of Salmonier Line. While work is ongoing, eastbound…
May 8, 2020
As the Chief Medical Officer of Health moves the province to Alert Level 4 and relaxes some public health restrictions, the Department of Transportation and Works will relax its previous restrictions for passengers on provincial ferries beginning Monday, May 11….
April 22, 2020
Public Advisory: Eastbound Trans-Canada Highway Reduced to One Lane Near Salmonier Line The eastbound Trans-Canada Highway will be reduced to one lane approximately one kilometre east of Salmonier Line due to the deterioration of a culvert in the area this…
April 9, 2020
Public Advisory: Highway Repairs Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, motorists are advised that highway repairs may take more time to complete as maintenance operations have been modified by the Department of Transportation and Works to help…
April 9, 2020
Provincial ferry users are reminded that existing restrictions implemented on provincial ferries to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be strictly enforced during Easter weekend and for the duration of the public health stare of emergency. Passengers will continue…
March 25, 2020
To help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus during the pandemic, the Department of Transportation and Works is implementing new restrictions, effective tomorrow, (Thursday, March 26) for passengers travelling on provincial ferries. These restrictions are limiting passengers to: Essential…
March 17, 2020
To help ensure the safety of passengers and crews on provincial ferries during the COVID-19 pandemic, passengers are now allowed to remain in their vehicles during crossings, as per recommendations from Transport Canada. Health authorities have urged Canadians to engage…
March 9, 2020
Eastern Health has awarded a $1.2 million contract to JMJ Holdings Limited for demolition of the Agnes Cowan Hostel at the Health Sciences Centre. Demolition will facilitate construction of the province’s new 102-bed adult mental health and addictions hospital. Demolition…
March 5, 2020
The Department of Transportation and Works has awarded three contracts for the procurement of a new correctional facility to replace Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s. Independent advisors help develop the specifications for the facility, guide the procurement, and monitor…
