Backgrounder: 2024 Road Construction Season Wraps Up, Improving Safety Across PEI
(Charlottetown, October 30, 2024) – The 2024 road construction season is now complete, with major improvements made to safety and infrastructure across Prince Edward Island.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal invested $120 million in road construction and maintenance projects this year, including:
- Paving 200 kilometres of highway: This included resurfacing major highways like the Trans-Canada Highway and the Hillsborough Bridge, as well as paving gravel roads in rural areas.
- Upgrading 50 intersections: Intersections were upgraded with new traffic signals, LED lighting, and improved signage to enhance visibility and reduce accidents.
- Installing 100 kilometres of rumble strips: Rumble strips were installed on high-risk sections of highway to alert drivers of potential hazards.
- Rehabilitating 20 bridges: Bridges were repaired and strengthened to ensure their safety and longevity.
- Installing 50 new culverts: Culverts were replaced or upgraded to improve drainage and prevent flooding.
“We are committed to providing safe and reliable transportation infrastructure for the people of Prince Edward Island,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Steven Myers. “These investments will make our roads safer, our bridges more reliable, and our communities more connected.”
The construction season also saw the completion of several major projects, including:
- The new Confederation Bridge Plaza: The plaza provides a modern and accessible gateway to Prince Edward Island, with improved traffic flow and amenities.
- The Cavendish Bypass: The bypass diverts traffic around the busy resort town of Cavendish, reducing congestion and improving safety.
- The new Stratford Bypass: The bypass creates a safer and more efficient route for traffic traveling between the Charlottetown area and the eastern part of the province.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal would like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation during the construction season. The department also reminds drivers to be cautious in work zones and to follow posted speed limits.
For more information on road construction and maintenance projects in Prince Edward Island, please visit www.gov.pe.ca/transportation.
Backgrounder: 2024 road construction season wraps up, improving safety across PEI
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