Safer roads for Safer Communities for All Of Us
(Pasadena, NL) - Progressive Conservative Leader Tony Wakeham today unveiled his party’s plan to improve road safety across Newfoundland and Labrador, pledging improvements in snow clearing, brush cutting, moose fencing, and road maintenance.Wakeham was joined by PC candidate Hal Cormier.
“Hal Cormier knows what residents of the west coast need,” said Wakeham. “A long standincommunity leader, he knows that people deserve better healthcare, lower taxes, and safer communities”
“Too many roads in too many communities are being abandoned by the Liberals,” said Wakeham. “This isn’t just uncomfortable – it’s unfair and unsafe. Families deserve safer roads.”
Wakeham highlighted ongoing concerns from residents across the province, including potholes,overgrown brush, and dangerous moose crossings. He pointed to a recent incident where first responders had difficulty locating a vehicle because it was hidden by brush.
To increase the safety of our roadways, a Wakeham PC government will:
● Fix the Liberal mistake of canceling 24-hour snow clearing.
● Fix the Liberal mistake of canceling 24-hour snow clearing.
● Enact a regular and proactive roadside brush-cutting maintenance plan to improve visibility and reduce the risk of accidents, especially involving wildlife.
● Increase moose fencing throughout the province.
● Fix roads, fill potholes, and repair pavement with a multi-year planning approach.
“How long it takes to fix a road should not depend on who you know in government – it should depend on which roads are in the worst shape,” said Wakeham.
“On October 14, we are asking Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to vote for lower taxes, better health care, and safer communities – including safer roads – for all of us,” Wakeham concluded.