Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced more than $316 million for highway construction projects in 2025-26, as part of the province’s Multi-Year Provincial Roads Plan. This investment is part of the $1.4 billion over five years in improvements to provincial roads and highways announced in 2023.
The Roads Plan outlines a list of highway construction projects planned for the 2025-26 highway construction season and a partial list of projects planned for 2026-27. In addition to major highways and regional trunk roads, the plan also includes many provincially owned local roads. More details on these projects can be found in the backgrounder below.
“We recognize that roads infrastructure is critical to the social and economic well-being of residents, communities, and businesses throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Again, this year, we have a balanced approach for addressing that infrastructure in our Roads Plan, supported by our government’s unprecedented multi-year funding commitment of $1.4 billion over five years announced in 2023. We are also pleased to continue our collaboration with the Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador as we approach construction season,” said Fred Hutton, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.
In December of last year, residents were encouraged to provide information on roads to be considered for the plan such as region, route name or number, the nearest municipality or landmark, and the type of road issue being experienced. Over 200 suggestions were received. This information was considered along with technical input from the department’s engineers to help finalize this year’s plan.
Other significant factors in determining the list of highway construction projects selected for the plan include the impacts of climate change; commercial, industry and tourism impacts; daily traffic volumes; speed; road condition ratings; and populations serviced.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has already begun issuing tenders for road construction work to begin this construction season. Tenders have been issued for various projects including:
- Rehabilitation of Northwest Gander River Bridge (Route 360);
- Rehabilitation of Main Tickle Bridge (Route 340);
- Road Rehabilitation Avalon (Route 100);
- Road Rehabilitation Avalon (Routes 70, 70-20 and 72);
- Bridge Rehabilitation Central (Routes 340, 340-65, 360, and 390); and,
- Road Rehabilitation on Trans Canada Highway Western from Mollichignuck Brook towards Doyles.
“Our association is encouraged to see that government is continuing its efforts to share provincial infrastructure priorities with the industry and the public. These updates, along with multi-year planning and timely tender releases, are key to supporting a strong and coordinated construction season. When project timelines are communicated clearly, contractors and their partners across the province can better prepare, ensuring that staffing, training, and investments are aligned with the work ahead. As we approach the upcoming season, we remain committed to working closely with government to help deliver infrastructure that strengthens communities and supports economic growth across Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Kris Mulcahy, executive director, Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Featured image: (Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador)
