By Mark Squibb
September 22, 2023 Edition
It’s not unlikely that you’ve gotten stuck in traffic due to construction in Mount Pearl in recent weeks.
Councillor Mark Rice asked residents during this week’s public meeting to play it safe and abide by all signage posted in construction areas.
“We’re trying to finish off a lot of construction in the area,” said Rice. “And there’s quite a bit of construction on the go, so that means manhole covers are protruding through the ground, and there’s open pits and holes. So, if you go along Ruth Avenue or up Farrell Drive or across on Roosevelt Street, there’s always construction. There’s companies, like Dexter Construction and other companies, moving along and trying to get those areas done before the winter sets in… So please abide by the signage. The signs are there for your safety.”
Rice also asked residents to pay attention to the onsite workers directing traffic.
“Safety is our utmost concern in the city, and we don’t want to see anybody get hurt, so please be patient and cautious as you slowly drive through those construction areas,” said Rice.
