Bay of Islands MHA still looking for work to be done on gabion baskets

    Wednesday, 10 January 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Eddie Joyce says gabion baskets along the south shore highway have been there for 30 years and need to be replaced before someone is hurt.

    Bay of Islands MHA Eddie Joyce says gabion baskets along the south shore highway have been there for 30 years and need to be replaced before someone is hurt. He says this is not a new issue. Joyce says motorists in the area often remove rocks that end up in the road. He says south shore Mayors have contacted the Department of Transportation for years about the issue yet baskets have not been replaced.

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Sunny intervals

      High: 25°C | Low: 14°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 24°C | Low: 13°C

    • Stephenville

      Sunny intervals

      High: 23°C | Low: 16°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • Trash Talk

      Trash Talk Thursday, August 6, 2026

      Lynn Howse from Western Regional Waste Management joins Lenny on Bay Fm to talk trash

    • CB Nuit 2026

      CB Nuit 2026

      CB Nuit Art Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in the heart of Corner Brook on downtown's West Street!

    • NL Summer Games 2026

      Blaze's Corner, Thursday August 6, 2026

      We are just about here. The NL Summer Games Opening Ceremonies is Saturday night at the Corner Brook Civic Centre