Shoreline Protection Planned For Cape John Road

The Cape John Road in Pictou County will soon be protected from seawater erosion. The province has tendered a contract to rebuild the wall that protects the road from the sea.

Large armour rock will be placed to repair the seawall that protects the road.

"Erosion along the Cape John Road is now to the edge of the shoulder and needs to be stopped," said Ron Russell, Minister of Transportation and Public Works. "This project will protect the existing pavement."

The seawall tender will close on Friday, June 3.

The Department of Transportation and Public Works' highways division manages more than 23,000 kilometres of roads in Nova Scotia. It maintains 4,100 bridges and operates seven provincial ferries. Staff provide services from district offices in Bridgewater, Bedford, Truro and Sydney.