Asphalt work scheduled for South Lake

Work is underway on a 1.2-kilometre asphalt widening and resurfacing project on Route 16 (East Point Road) in South Lake. 

The work starts approximately 2.2 kilometres east of the East Point Road and Elmira Road intersection and continues east for 1.2 kilometres. 

Dates: 

October 9, with work expected to be completed by October 13.

Traffic:

During construction hours, two-way, stop-and-go traffic will be in effect. 

Motorists are advised to expect delays and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Safety: 

• Plan ahead to reach your destination on time.
• 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 

   

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