News Release Archive
TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNICATIONS--MINISTER MEETS WITH TRUCKERS
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Transportation and Communications Minister Richie Mann today
assured local Cumberland and Colchester County gravel and
dump truck operators today that they will not be required to
use the tolled Western Alignment for pick-ups and deliveries
within the local area.
"I am very concerned that a myth has been circulating that
local dump trucks will be required to pay a toll to reach
the gravel pits located in the area, and I'm very pleased to
have met with their representatives to clarify that," Mr.
Mann said.
Mr. Mann met with the truckers following a peaceful
demonstration by approximately 40 truckers, many of whom
were dump truck operators from Cumberland County. The
province is negotiating with a consortium to reach a
public-private partnership for the construction and
operation of a new Highway 104 between Masstown and Thomson
Station as a toll road.
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Contact: Donna M. McCready 902-424-8687
trp Nov. 30, 1995