Investing in Infrastructure - Trenching of the new electrical power cables across the Northumberland Strait is complete. The Isaac Newton cable-laying vessel has completed the trench work on the Interconnection Upgrade Project that began with pre-trenching in May 2016. Once...
Improvements to the Mount Herbert intersection will make it safer and more efficient for commuters and transport vehicles traveling through eastern Queens County. Area residents can view several design options and get their questions answered by provincial government...
Islanders are invited to a public information session regarding coastal changes, flooding, erosion, and future planning for provincial property along the Victoria Causeway. Representatives from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, a coastal engineering consultant...
Access PEI office in Montague is piloting contactless services to clients, offering more flexible services to Islanders. As announced by Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Steven Myers last week, the Access PEI site in Montague is now offering select services to...
On the first snowy late fall morning the big garage behind the Prince County Hospital was toasty warm and smelled of balsam fir. “Smells great eh?”shouts Dick Arsenault, chief bioenergy manager of ACFOR, over the humming engines of the German-engineered machines. He is also co...
Temporary spring weight restrictions have been lifted from all Prince Edward Island roads. Restrictions may still be posted on some local sections as required. Media contact: Ron Ryder Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy rrryder@gov.pe.ca (902)368-5112
The province, in cooperation with the PEI ATV Federation, is looking to introduce a pilot project to allow use the of select portions of provincial highways to link sections of the Federation`s trail system together. The goal is to allow safe travel from one trail to another...
Funding is available for Island businesses and non-profit organizations to help support innovative and smart ways for employees to work efficiently from home. The Telework Adaptation Fund offers up to $2,500 to eligible businesses and organizations to help ensure their employees...
Changes to rules and regulations on ATVs will make everyone safer while expanding the ATV trail network province-wide. Proposed changes include allowing ATVs on more low-traffic roads and increasing fines and impoundment time for illegal use of trails. “I believe we can work...
Construction continues on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) extension. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained during the morning and evening commutes (eastbound from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and westbound from 4 to 5:30 p.m.). Work for this week includes; paving the active transportation...