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LED highway lighting saves 40 per cent on electricity costs
April 23, 2014

Converting older highway lights to energy-efficient LEDs is reducing the province’s electricity...

Cleanup begins after historic flooding, winter
April 17, 2014

Cleanup and damage assessment has begun following the worst combination of winter and spring...

Special Traffic Advisory issued April 16, 2014
April 16, 2014

Below is a list of flood-related road closures as of 2:16 p.m. For the most up-to-date information...

Traffic Advisories issued April 15, 2014
April 15, 2014

For up-to-date information on construction projects or road conditions, please dial 5-1-1...

Sustainable biomass heat also saving on energy costs
April 15, 2014

It’s renewable and supports a local industry, and now the biomass heat used at some government...

New Miminegash Harbour Bridge open to traffic
April 11, 2014

A new Miminegash Harbour Bridge will improve safety and access to the community, says Transportation...

Watch out for shoulder washouts, report road problems
April 9, 2014

Drivers should be aware of highway maintenance crews as they work to repair shoulder washouts...

Transportation West receives new accessible buses thanks to Federal Gas Tax Fund
April 4, 2014

Officials gathered today to announce the delivery of two new buses to Transportation West....

Ministers thank Islanders for storm response
March 28, 2014

An already rough winter – topped off by the biggest snowstorm of the season – has tested the...

Distracted driving dangerous and illegal, Islanders reminded
March 24, 2014

Islanders are being reminded to stop using their mobile devices while driving, Transportation...

Spring weight restrictions begin March 16
March 14, 2014

To protect Island roadways as they begin to thaw, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure...

Provincial Road Atlas updated and online for 2014
March 7, 2014

The most current and detailed map of Prince Edward Island roads available is now fully interactive...

Federal, provincial officials meet on future of Province House
March 5, 2014

Federal and provincial officials met in Ottawa on March 4 to discuss possible renovations...

Additional road projects announced for construction season
March 5, 2014

Communities across the Island will benefit from road and bridge improvements that will be...

Provincial licence plate nominated for international award
February 28, 2014

The new provincial licence plate is in the running to be named “best plate” by the world’s...

Call your Valentine, just don't do it while driving
February 13, 2014

Any Valentine’s Day phone call or text message you send or receive tomorrow can wait until...

Transport heavy loads now, before weight restrictions are in place
February 11, 2014

Commercial haulers should transport their heavier-than-normal loads now before spring weight...

Rainbow flag flies at Province House during Olympics
February 11, 2014

A rainbow flag has been raised at Province House to recognize the provincial government’s...

Traffic Advisories issued February 6, 2014
February 6, 2014

For up-to-date information on construction projects or road conditions, please dial 5-1-1...

Public information session on Greenvale Bridge
February 3, 2014

The public is invited to an information session on the replacement of the Greenvale Bridge...

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