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- calendar_today November 11, 2026
Ten More Provincial Highway Sections Set for Repaving
The Province of Nova Scotia is moving forward with the repaving of ten additional sections of its 100-series highways. This initiative, totaling approximately 60 kilometres, is funded with resources from underspent capital projects. The upgrades form part of the province’s ongoing five-year plan to bolster road safety and support the flow of trade.
Commitment to Infrastructure Maintenance
Fred Tilley, Nova Scotia's Minister of Public Works, emphasized the province’s commitment to maintaining its transportation infrastructure. “It is critical that we keep our major highways in good shape for the people and businesses that count on them,” Tilley said. He further noted the importance of regular maintenance for some of the busiest highways in Nova Scotia.
Halifax Highways Included in Repaving Plan
Among the highways receiving maintenance are two key sections in the Halifax Regional Municipality. On Highway 102, about eight kilometres of northbound lanes near Enfield will be repaved. In addition, Highway 103 will see improvements to 6.5 kilometres of westbound lanes near Tantallon. These projects are aimed at improving major travel routes within the region.
Additional Highway Projects Across Nova Scotia
Beyond Halifax, several other highway stretches have been slated for repaving:
- Highway 105: 9.7 kilometres in both directions from Old Victoria Road near Port Hastings in Inverness County
- Highway 105: 5.9 kilometres in an easterly direction near Baddeck, Victoria County
- Highway 101: 5.7 kilometres of the westbound lanes near Mount Uniacke, Hants County
- Highway 104: 11.1 kilometres of the westbound lanes in Pictou County
- Highway 104: 2.8 kilometres of the eastbound lanes near Bible Hill, Colchester County
- Highway 104: 2.7 kilometres of the eastbound lanes from Exit 18A near Mount Thom in Colchester County
- Highway 101: 5.5 kilometres of the westbound lanes from the Hants County line west, near Hantsport, Kings County
- Highway 101: 5.6 kilometres near Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County
These newly tendered projects span several counties and improve route conditions in multiple communities throughout the province.
Funding and Project Timeline
Officials indicated that the costs associated with each project will be determined upon completion. For this year, the provincial government allocated $161 million to resurfacing efforts, underscoring a significant financial commitment to infrastructure maintenance and transportation projects. Detailed timelines for each construction segment will be released ahead of work starting.
Focus on Road Safety and Trade
According to statements from the Province of Nova Scotia, this highway repaving plan is designed to enhance road safety and further support provincial trade by maintaining critical travel corridors. Leveraging available capital project funding for these upgrades enables the timely delivery of improvements to key transit routes used by residents and businesses alike.
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Source: halifax.citynews.ca.
