Bay of Islands MHA says road projects are not being prioritized properly

    Monday, 7 April 2025 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Eddie Joyce says there are serious safety concerns, especially one road in Frenchman’s Cove whereby half the road is gone and government doesn’t think it’s a priority. 

    Bay of Islands MHA Eddie Joyce says he’s written numerous letters to the Premier and  Minister about unsafe road conditions in the district. He says there are serious safety concerns, especially one road in Frenchman’s Cove whereby half the road is gone and government doesn’t think it’s a priority. 

    Last week, government announced a $316 million dollar roads plan. Joyce says one district on the Avalon Peninsula is getting work done, but it shouldn’t be a priority. He says it's called Holly’s Road and more people travel the south shore highway in a day than use that road in a month.  $75 million will go towards road projects on the west coast.

     

    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

      Heavy rain shower

      High: 22°C | Low: 10°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 23°C | Low: 10°C

    • Stephenville

      Sunny intervals

      High: 18°C | Low: 11°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • Rising Voices

      Rising Voices, First Show

      Join Sarah Parsons every Friday evening at 6 pm as she chats about all things important to youth.

    • Tuesdays with the Mayor

      Tuesdays with the Mayor

      Tuesdays with the Mayor, June 23, 2026

    • Corner Brook In Council

      Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday June 22, 2026

      Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday June 22, 2026