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News before 1996 is not available online.
Spring weight restrictions for Island roads will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, March 11. Weight restrictions help to reduce damage to – and preserve the province’s investment in – Prince Edward Island’s highway network. The department appreciates the cooperation of the...
Each year, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure undertakes the important task of maintaining our Island roads during PEI’s increasingly unpredictable winter months. As weather patterns fluctuate year to year and weather systems change, sometimes on an hourly basis...
Each year, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure receives a variety of inquiries about the Island’s unpaved roads – such as shale or clay roads. Under the Province’s Roads Act, every road in Prince Edward Island has a designated classification. The classification of...
The new Hillsborough Bridge active transportation pathway is open, providing a key connection between the City of Charlottetown and the Town of Stratford. The new pathway was designed for human-powered transportation, such as cycling, walking, skateboarding, rollerblading, power...
Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating middle class jobs. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in well-planned infrastructure that will make it easier to move people...
Wellington, Prince Edward Island, May 17, 2018—Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating well-paid, middle class jobs. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in well...
The municipality of Linkletter is honouring the memory of an active member of their community, Greg Waite. The road connecting Route 11 with Linkletter Beach Road is being renamed Greg Waite Road. Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Biggar joined residents at the...
Investing in infrastructure - More than $6.65 million in new bridge and road improvements will help ensure Islanders and Island products get safely where they need to go. The province’s second round of construction tenders was announced today (March 8) and closes March 28...
Investing in infrastructure - Investing in our roads and bridges will make the province’s transportation network safer and more efficient, while creating jobs for Islanders. The first round of provincial government tenders for the 2018 construction season were released today...
Construction continues on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) extension. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained during the morning and evening commutes (eastbound from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and westbound from 4 to 5:30 p.m.). Work for this week includes; paving the active transportation...