Construction near Queen Elizabeth Hospital starts tomorrow

Shoreline protection construction starts on February 11 on Murchison Lane, near Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The work will strengthen shoreline protection and improve safety. 

Dates: 

Wednesday, February 11 until mid-March, depending on the weather. 

Traffic: 

• The timing of construction depends on tide levels and nighttime work may be necessary.
• Traffic control personnel will run two-way stop-and-go traffic for vehicles, and guide pedestrians through the area.

Safety: 

• Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
• Plan extra time to reach your destination.
• Obey flaggers and signs.
• Remember, speeding and using your phone while driving, even when you’re waiting in traffic, are against the law.  

Stay in the loop and plan your route during road construction: 

• PrinceEdwardIsland.ca/PlanYourRoute
• Road construction map Prince Edward Island 511
• Follow PEIPublicSafety on Facebook 

Read more about Murchison Lane shoreline protection:

Shoreline protection planned for Murchison Lane 

Media contact:
Dan Hodgson
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure 
danmhodgson@gov.pe.ca