Effective immediately, traffic on the Hebron Bridge will be restricted to vehicles weighing no more than 5,500 kg. This limitation is due to the bridge’s age and current condition. The bridge is located on a seasonal road with light traffic and is not plowed during the winter...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is honouring retired volunteer firefighters for their dedication and sacrifices they’ve made in protecting Islanders. Starting November 1, retired volunteer firefighters with at least 15 years of service will receive free registration and...
Recommendations from a user group review about the future use of the Confederation Trail are now available. The recommendations stem from input collected through an Island-wide public engagement process in the fall of 2023, alongside research into best practices about other trail...
The recommendations in this report are developed for the provincial government to consider for future improvements to the Confederation Trail.
As Halloween approaches, excitement fills the air with costumes, pumpkins, decorations, and treats. However, it’s essential to remember that safety must remain our top priority, especially on this festive night. Since 2021, PEI has seen 19 collisions involving 35 vehicles on...
All motorists play vital roles in ensuring safety on PEI’s roads, especially during the busy harvest season. Here are some basic tips for maintaining safe driving practices: For motorists: Be aware: Fall is a busy time on PEI roads during harvest season. Expect farm equipment on...
The Province is adapting to climate change by strengthening shoreline adaptation and protection efforts and creating resilient coastal highways and public infrastructure. PEI’s causeways are vital for supporting Islanders’ quality of life, communities, public safety and the...
This is part of five of a six-part series in which Lauren MacDonald documents her internship experience as an environment summer student with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI). Notes from the field day 5: banding Canadian geese I spent the day travelling...
Construction is underway to improve traffic flow and public safety on Route 1 Riverside Drive and Hillsborough Bridge in Charlottetown. Construction will occur until mid-November. The improvements cost $2.6 million and include: Widening the road by the right turn ramp from the...
This is part four of a six-part series in which Lauren MacDonald documents her internship experience as an environment summer student with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI). Here are MacDonald’s notes, in her own words. Notes from the field day 4...