The highway near Deer Lake has reopened to traffic after an emergency culvert repair was conducted following a washout earlier this week.

However, drivers are being advised of a reduced speed limit and rough conditions as the asphalt has not yet been replaced.

NL511 announced that the route reopened as of 5:37, Thursday evening. The speed limit has been set to 50 km/h as the road’s surface is still rough.

Anyone travelling through the area is also advised to expect frequent stops or slowdowns, and obey signage, until the road work can be completed.

Updates on provincial road conditions are available at www.511nl.ca .