Road Paving Contract Awarded Near Bridgewater

A $2.3-million road-paving contract in Lunenburg County has been awarded by the Department of Transportation and Public Works.

The $2,261,400 contract has been awarded to Dexter Construction for repaving on Route 331 from the Bridgewater town line for 10.9 kilometres south along the LaHave River. The job is scheduled for completion this summer.

"This is a popular route for residents and visitors," said Ron Russell, Minister of Transportation and Public Works. "Drivers will have a smoother, safer ride when this work is completed."

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.