Tenders for 11 provincial road projects have been issued, with 10 more to be issued in the coming days.

The Department of Transportation and Works has released the list of provincial road projects planned for 2020-21 to allow contractors to be prepared to start work when the road construction season begins.

All contractors will be required to follow the public health guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Work will only proceed where contractors are able to show they are able to provide safe working environments for crews.

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.

Some of the projects include paving sections from St. John’s to Whitbourne; replacing numerous bridges including the Renews Harbour Bridge on the Southern Shore Highway; resurfacing sections on Witless Bay Line; and many more.

Government says the updated lists for the remaining four years of the Five-Year Provincial Roads Plan will be announced at a later date.

Transportation and Works Minister Steve Crocker says by continuing to issue and award tenders, contractors can plan their expenses and reassure their labour pool about their plans for the upcoming road construction season.

Premier Ball says this year, more than ever, investments in improving highways and bridges will lead to work for local businesses.

The list of projects is available at this link.