JCL Investments Inc gets $14.4M contract to replace tailrace bridge in Deer Lake

    Thursday, 14 May 2026 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The new modern bridge will be built at a higher elevation to allow for increased water levels and comes with wider lanes and pedestrian walkways.

    A contract worth more than $14.4M has been awarded to JCL Investments Inc. for the replacement of the Tailrace Bridge and highway work in Deer Lake. The new modern bridge will be built at a higher elevation to allow for increased water levels and comes with wider lanes and pedestrian walkways. There will also be a new access point west of the bridge, a parking area, and a pathway to the day‑use park.

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