A contract valued at $1.18 million has been awarded to JCL Investments Inc. for the demolition of the bridge on Terminal Service Road in Port aux Basques (locally known as the CNR Bridge).
In fall 2023, the bridge was closed to all vehicular traffic, while it remained open for use by pedestrians and cyclists. The closure was necessary following an inspection which determined the bridge was experiencing ongoing deterioration that had reduced its ability to carry traffic loads.
Planning has commenced for a replacement structure. It is anticipated that design work will be carried out over the winter, with construction to take place in 2025.
Details on highway construction projects are available on www.nl511.ca and the NL 511 smartphone app.
This year, $1.1 billion in Budget 2024 will support infrastructure projects in the province, generating close to $600 million in economic activity, and creating hundreds of new jobs for the province’s skilled tradespeople.
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“We are constantly assessing our infrastructure from a safety perspective for the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Given the deterioration that is occurring on this structure, I am delighted that it will now be removed and replaced with a safe, modern bridge.”
Honourable Fred Hutton
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
Minister of Rural Economic Development
“I’m pleased to see this contract awarded for the demolition of the CNR bridge and planning proceeding for a new replacement structure. This is a much needed asset that will ensure safe and reliable transportation for residents of our community and the travelling public.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology and MHA for Burgeo – La Poile
“I am pleased that we are now moving forward to remove the existing closed structure to make way for a new safe bridge access to replace this aging structure. This is a very important piece of infrastructure in our community and we look forward to reconnecting with construction of the new access in 2025.”
His Worship Brian Button
Mayor of Port aux Basques
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