Bridge near Power station in Deer Lake has the green light from government to be replaced

    Wednesday, 16 July 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The bridge is located at the power station outlet over the tailrace on the Trans Canada Highway.

    A plan to replace an aged and deteriorated bridge on the Humber Canal in Deer Lake has the green light from government to go ahead. The project has been released from environmental assessment subject to conditions. The bridge is located at the power station outlet over the tailrace on the Trans Canada Highway. It includes demolition and removal of the existing bridge and the construction of a new bridge. 

     

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