Tenders Called for Cumberland County Paving Project

Drivers enjoying the unique attractions of the Glooscap Trail will soon be getting a smoother ride thanks to a road-paving tender announced by the province.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal has called for tenders to repave Trunk 2 from the Parrsboro town line north for 6.1 kilometres to the intersection of Lakelands Road.

"This route is part of an important connection between Parrsboro and Springhill," said Murray Scott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. "It's also a popular route for visitors to Nova Scotia."

The project is part of government's commitment to better roads and infrastructure.

The department's 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.