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Wildfires Update: Kingston Fire Expands, Suppression Efforts Continue Across Province

The Kingston fire has grown to 8,019 hectares, but more favourable weather today is providing relief for suppression efforts. Ground crews remain focused on securing the southern boundary, while construction of a fire break to the north continues. Similar to yesterday, water bombers, bucketing helicopters, and Coast Guard helicopters are actively engaged in the fight. […]

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Road Crews and Heavy Equipment Return: Construction Season Underway in Newfoundland and Labrador

With the arrival of warmer weather, construction season is now in full swing across Newfoundland and Labrador. Crews are out across the province performing “scratch and patch” repairs, paving major highways, and launching multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects planned for the 2025 construction season. On roads throughout the Avalon, Burin, and Central regions, drivers are encountering familiar

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Detour in Place on Anderson Avenue for Shared-Use Path Construction

St. John’s, NL – Motorists and pedestrians traveling through central St. John’s should prepare for detours and delays as construction work begins today on Anderson Avenue. The City of St. John’s has announced a temporary lane closure on Anderson Avenue between Guy Street and Freshwater Road as part of ongoing upgrades under the Kelly’s Brook Shared-Use

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Newfoundland and Labrador to Install First Provincial Highway Speed Camera

Newfoundland and Labrador is taking a major step toward improving road safety with the installation of its first-ever highway speed camera system. The province has awarded a five-year contract to Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions to install, operate, and maintain automated speed enforcement cameras across the island. The first speed camera is set to be installed

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RCMP Reminds Drivers to Obey Move Over Law Following Recent Incidents

Newfoundland and Labrador – In response to recent incidents involving roadside emergency personnel, RCMP Traffic Services is issuing a reminder to motorists about the importance of adhering to the province’s Move Over Law. The law requires drivers to reduce their speed by 30 km/h below the posted limit when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with

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RNC Urges Drivers to Stay Focused During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

St. John’s, NL  – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is reminding motorists that even a momentary distraction behind the wheel can have life-altering consequences. As April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police are emphasizing the dangers of inattentive driving and urging the public to make safer choices on the road. With the widespread use of

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Lane Closure on Cloverleaf Overpass Begins April 2

Construction on the Cloverleaf Overpass will resume on Wednesday, April 2, affecting westbound traffic on Pitts Memorial Drive (Route 2). The westbound lane heading toward Conception Bay South will be reduced to one lane to accommodate essential bridge rehabilitation work. The repairs, aimed at maintaining the overpass’s structural integrity, are expected to continue until October.

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Bridge Rehabilitation Work on Route 60 Begins March 31

Motorists traveling along Route 60 should prepare for temporary speed reductions and traffic control measures as bridge rehabilitation work begins on the Topsail River Bridge on Monday, March 31. The work will take place just west of the former Woodstock Public House, heading toward Topsail Beach. Drivers are advised to reduce their speed to 30

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