Government has awarded a contract to rebuild the bridge next to the power plant in Deer Lake.

The new $14.4-million bridge will be built at a higher elevation than the current structure to allow for increased water levels.

In addition, a new access point west of the bridge will be created featuring auxiliary lanes, an access road, a parking area, and a multi-use pathway that will connect to the existing day-use park.

The Trans Canada Highway will be realigned.

The project is funded 50/50 by the federal and provincial governments.