The Government of Canada and Nova Scotia will be providing more than C$21m ($15.6m) in federal-provincial funding for the construction of a new Aerotech connector road in Nova Scotia.

As part of the project, a new connector road will be built between Trunk 2 and Highway 102 at Exit 5 to create an alternative route to the Fall River/Wellington area.

Upon completion, the new road is expected to ease traffic congestion levels, improve vehicle traffic movement in the region, increase driver safety as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from congestion.

"These investments are important so that people, goods and services can travel safely across Nova Scotia."

Canada Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook Darrell Samson said: “The Government of Canada recognises how important modern and efficient infrastructure is in strengthening the middle class, supporting a high-standard of living, and a growing Canadian economy.

“Building the Aerotech connector will allow people to spend less time on the road and more time with their families, help rural residents get the healthcare and other services they need, and make it easier for businesses to get their goods to markets.”

The new road will also serve as a vital link for first responders to access the Fall River / Wellington region and offer new opportunities for commercial and residential development in the area.

Nova Scotia Member of the Legislative Assembly for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank Bill Horne said: “This new connector is anticipated to vastly improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in the growing Fall River and Waverley area.

"These investments are important so that people, goods and services can travel safely across Nova Scotia.”

The Government of Canada is contributing C$10m ($7.46m) to this project, which represents 50% of the estimated C$20m ($14.9m) total eligible project costs.

The remaining project cost will be provided by the Government of Nova Scotia.