Nov 22, 2021 | International
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists to expect delays of up to 30 minutes on the bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam located on Provincial Trunk Highway 44 for snow removal.
For immediate release
Lockport, Manitoba, November 22, 2021 — Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists to expect delays of up to 30 minutes on the bridge at St. Andrews Lock and Dam located on Provincial Trunk Highway 44 for snow removal during the following:
Winter and periods of snowfall
Vehicles are presently restricted to a single lane of alternating traffic due to the current bridge deck replacement project. In the event of a snowfall, this lane will be closed for periods of up to 30 minutes to allow snow-clearing vehicles and equipment to clear the bridge of snow.
Motorists will be stopped at the traffic control lights at either end of the bridge during this work, and the pattern of alternating traffic will resume once the snow clearing is complete. Motorists should consequently expect delays during and after periods of snowfall.
The bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians during these periods. Minor delays for pedestrians and cyclists can be expected during snow clearing.
PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling on the bridge and thanks them for their patience.
Jul 26, 2021 | Business
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India vide its order dated 15.12.2016 and 30.11.2017 in Civil Appeal Nos 12164-12166 of 2016 (State of Tamil Nadu and Ors. Vs K. Balu & Anr.) has issued directions regarding stopping the grant of licenses for sale of liquor along national and state highways and over a distance of 500 metres from the outer edge of the national or state highways or of a service lane along the highway. In the case of areas under jurisdiction of in local bodies with a population of 20,000 people or less, the distance of 500 metres is reduced to 220 metres.
As per the orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court, the Ministry has requested all the State Governments and UTs, from time to time, to take necessary action for implementation of the order(s) of Hon’ble Supreme Court. Further, Section 185 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides for punishment of imprisonment or fine or both for the offence of drunken driving cases. Besides, the Ministry undertakes campaigns through print and electronic media to spread awareness about dangers of drunken driving.
The Ministry deals with the matters related to development of National Highways and providing access to properties situated along the National Highways. It has no control on the usage of and business run in these properties located beyond the Right of Way (ROW) of National Highways. Government does not collect data on removal of liquor shops as this is a state subject.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri NitinGadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
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