The provincial government on Friday released a list of provincial road projects planned for 2020-21 to allow contractors to be prepared to start work when the road construction season begins.
A news release from the Department of Transportation and Works stated that all contractors will be required to follow the guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Work will only proceed where contractors are able to demonstrate they are able to provide safe working environments for crews.
“The construction industry contributes significantly to the provincial economy,” Premier Dwight said.
“This year, more than ever, our investments in improving highways and bridges, along with our investments in construction of new schools and health facilities, will lead to work for local businesses. We are building critical infrastructure while ensuring that proper health protocols are followed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
Tenders for 11 projects have already been issued and 10 more tenders are planned to be issued in the coming days.
Projects added to the roads plan are ranked on factors such as safety, traffic volumes, and input from the department’s engineers, and users of provincial roads and highways. A public consultation held in 2019 received 227 submissions.
