N.S. construction project may help extend Cape Breton bridge's life by 15 years
The Nova Scotia government has started work on a plan to rehabilitate the Seal Island Bridge in Cape Breton.
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The Nova Scotia government has started work on a plan to rehabilitate the Seal Island Bridge in Cape Breton.
The Department of Public Works released a cost-benefit analysis on Tuesday looking at options for extending the life of the bridge by between 25 and 50 years or replacing it entirely.
The Nova Scotia government is planning to spend about $500 million next year to build new highways, repair roads, and replace or rehabilitate bridges. That's about $50 million more than the province spent this year on similar work.
The province's third largest bridge is 62 years old and in need of repair. The province is waiting on a report that will give recommendations on repairing or even replacing the Seal Island Bridge.