Paving Contract Awarded in Hants County

A $1,591,495 road-paving contract in Hants County has been announced by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.

The contract, awarded to Dexter construction Company Ltd., is for repaving on Route 215 from Noel, west for 9.4 kilometres to Moose Brook.

"This section is part of the Glooscap Trail," said Michael Baker, acting Minister of Transportation and Public Works. "The new pavement will provide a smoother ride for residents and tourists alike."

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.