PSA: Topsail Road Detour in effect until November 10

The Town of Paradise is advising residents that the current detour on Topsail Road will continue until 5:00 p.m., November 10, 2016. This detour is to accommodate the road construction work for the Topsail Road Phase IV project.

The detour will divert traffic through Spracklin Boulevard and Sgt Donald Lucas Drive (see attached photo for route). The detour will start daily at 9:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m., including Saturday, November 5, 2016. While the detour is in place, Topsail Road will be open for local traffic only from Spracklin Boulevard to Sgt Donald Lucas Drive.

The Town has implemented several traffic calming measures along the detour route, including:

large traffic pylons placed along the route,
monitoring traffic speeds via the permanent speed radar sign on Sgt Donald Lucas Drive,
increased monitoring of construction site and detour route by Town officials and Municipal Enforcement, and
worked with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary to increase patrols in the area.

The Town is monitoring this construction project and will implement the necessary measures to ensure the safety of all residents. It is also working closely with the contractor to minimize traffic interruptions as much as possible, but residents are advised to anticipate traffic delays in the area.

During construction, the public is reminded to proceed with caution and to reduce speeds in construction zones and detour routes, especially when in the vicinity of schools.

The Town of Paradise apologizes for the inconvenience this road work may cause.