News release

New Completion Date for Tusket River Bridge

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (Oct. 2007 - Feb. 2021)

Construction of the new Tusket River Bridge on Highway 3, Yarmouth County, will be complete by late May 2012.

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal officials had planned for it to be finished this December. However, delays in design, regulatory permits, tendering, and getting specialized material and equipment needed meant the completion date had to be extended.

All in-water work will still be completed this year but the May 31 date allows for spring paving.

"We recognize how important the new bridge is to the community and appreciate their patience," said Bill Estabrooks, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. "We'll continue to work with the contractor to ensure every effort is made to have the new bridge finished as soon as possible."

Work on the new bridge has begun.

Dexter Construction was awarded the contract, valued at $3.7 million. The new Tusket River Bridge is part of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal's 5-Year Highway Improvement Plan.