Work on link from Hammonds Plains to Highway 101 has started

Work on a new five-kilometre link that will connect Hammonds Plains to Exit 2 on Highway 101 has begun.

The province says a request for proposals was issued Monday to prepare for an environment assessment which will assess how to mitigate effects on wetlands, wildlife and nearby communities.

The stretch of road is expected to reduce congestion and create another way out of several neighborhoods when there is an emergency.

“Anyone who has driven in Halifax Regional Municipality has experienced the increasingly congested roads,” said Fred Tilley, Minister of Public Works. “This is the first step in this project which, combined with other projects planned for the area, will relieve congestion and improve safety.”

Proposals can be submitted until April 10.