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The Government of Nova Scotia announced the opening of the new nine-kilometre extension of Highway 107 and a new interchange on Highway 103. The Highway 107 extension connects Highway 102 in Lower Sackville to the existing Highway 107 from Burnside to Musquodoboit Harbour. The new Exit 12A on Highway 103 connects to the Bridgewater Business Park and to about 50 hectares (125 acres) of land for development on the north side of the highway. “The new extension of Highway 107 will create more efficient routes for people to travel and help reduce congestion and accidents that are currently seen on Magazine Hill,” said Fred Tilley, Minister of Public Works. “With our growing population, projects like this are also important to help support those who want to come and live in our great province.” The Highway 107 project includes: nine kilometres of highway between Exit 4C on Highway 102 and Highway 118 an interchange and connector that goes to Burnside Drive and Akerley Boulevard, allowing for future expansion of the Burnside Industrial Park an interchange near Anderson Lake that will provide access to potential future development in the Bedford area an interchange and new lanes that connect to Highway 102. “The Sackville-Bedford-Burnside Connector will enhance transportation and help reduce congestion across our region. Halifax Regional Municipality is proud to have contributed $14.8 million to this vital infrastructure, which will improve safety in communities, reduce travel times, and meet the needs of our growing population,” said Andy Fillmore, Mayor, Halifax Regional Municipality. The Province invested $151.1 million in this project, which cost $252.4 million. The federal government contributed $86.5 million through the New Build Canada Fund and Halifax Regional Municipality invested $14.8 million. “The opening of the highway connector marks an important step towards improving traffic flow and road safety in the region. By reducing congestion and improving accessibility in a rapidly growing region, this project supports economic growth, strengthens connections between communities, and helps ensure the sustainable development of the greater Halifax area for years to come,” said Sean Fraser, MP for Central Nova. “The hardworking men and women at Dexter Construction and the Municipal Group of Companies are proud to strengthen the fabric of our communities through these important highway projects. Thanks to Nova Scotia Public Works and all levels of government for their support of this project,” said Ken MacLean, Vice-President, Dexter Construction Co. Ltd. The new Highway 103 Exit 12A connects to the Bridgewater Business Park and to about 50 hectares (125 acres) of land for development on the north side of the highway. “This interchange will help keep heavy truck traffic off local roads, making driving in the area safer and improving traffic flow for everyone,” said Justice Minister Becky Druhan, MLA for Lunenburg West. “This project also makes it easier for local businesses to transport their goods and expands the potential for new ventures to open their doors as the business park expands.” The project includes a new diamond interchange at Exit 12A, the replacement of the St. Phillips Street overpass bridge and auxiliary lanes connecting Exit 12A and Exit 13. It also involved work done for the Town of Bridgewater, including intersection realignments, water and sewer improvements, and a new connector road from St. Phillips Street to the newly opened business park lands. The project cost $69.5 million with the Province investing $37.8 million, the federal government $20.4 million, and the Town of Bridgewater $11.3 million. “The opening of the Exit 12A interchange is the culmination of five-plus years of detailed planning and hard work, and it will have a profound impact on the future of our community. Not only does the new interchange provide direct highway access to and from our business park for truck traffic, as well as residents and travellers alike, but it also opens up more than 100 acres of land for future industrial and commercial development. We’re profoundly grateful to the federal and provincial governments for their roles in co-funding this game-changing project for Bridgewater, ensuring we’re positioned to continue to grow and embrace business development for years to come.” said David Mitchell, Mayor, Town of Bridgewater. |
