Starting December 1st, overnight winter road operations will occur on the 12 most traveled routes in the province as conditions warrant.
Approximately 550 pieces of winter maintenance equipment and 67 highway depots are gearing up for winter operations. Winter equipment operators take appropriate measures to improve the safety of highways. The crews have staggered start times, beginning at 4:30 a.m., and continue to operate until 10:00 p.m. as conditions require. Starting December 1st, overnight winter road operations will occur on the 12 most traveled routes in the province as conditions warrant. Everyone has a role to play in ensuring their safety and the safety of others. Drivers are reminded to slow down and drive to conditions. This winter, eight new heavy-duty single axle trucks with plows and salters were purchased and added to the fleet to service a number of rural routes, and 14 new loaders are also being procured for this winter. Reports on highway driving conditions and cameras can be found at nl511.ca
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