Monday, October 26, 2026
One of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most anticipated transportation projects has reached a major milestone with the official opening of the final section of the Team Gushue Highway.
The completion of the project represents improved connectivity and access across the Northeast Avalon and includes the extension of the highway from Topsail Road to the Commonwealth Avenue, Brookfield Road and Heavy Tree Road area, creating a direct connection to the Pitts Memorial Drive and Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive interchange through a roundabout corridor. The completed work features new roadway infrastructure including two new roundabouts, an overpass structure, auxiliary access roads, and the re-alignment of a section of Brookfield Road now known as Brookfield Place.
“This new connection will help reduce travel times, improve traffic flow, and provide safer and more reliable transportation options for residents, commuters and commercial traffic,” said Barry Petten, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.
With the completion of this final link, residents of the southern Avalon now have a more efficient route to access key provincial services and social infrastructure, including the province’s largest health care and post-secondary education facilities. The highway will also alleviate traffic congestion, improve safety, and strengthen connections between the cities of St. John’s and Mount Pearl, as well as surrounding urban and rural communities.
“We’ve always been incredibly honoured to have this highway named after our team. Now that it’s complete, we’re excited to see the positive impact it will have on the community and the people who use it every day,” said Olypian Brad Gushue.
The multi-year project was completed through a joint investment of $30 million from the provincial and federal governments under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
Featured image: (Team Gushue)
