Road Users Asked to Use Caution During Spring Thaw

Over the next few days maintenance crews from the Department of Transportation and Public Works will be out in full force assessing and repairing damage caused to Island roads by high volumes of water from the spring thaw. Roads in all three counties have been affected by scattered wash-outs and low shoulders. Drivers should use caution over the coming days to avoid damage to their vehicles and to avoid further damage to the road.

“It’s not uncommon for roads across the Island to be affected to this degree during the spring thaw,” says Minister of Transportation and Public Works Ron MacKinley. “It’s very important that drivers use caution and adjust speeds accordingly over the next few days, especially on secondary and unpaved roads.”

Crews are now working to identify affected areas and to make minor repairs. Once an affected piece of road is identified, a sign is erected to warn drivers of the approaching hazard. If drivers or residents notice an area affected by moving water that has not yet been identified by maintenance crews they should call their local dispatch office at the appropriate number below.

Queens County - 368-4770

Kings County - 652-8960

Prince County - 888-8275