Stretch of Eastern Shore highway near Lawrencetown Beach to be realigned to protect it from storm impact
LAWRENCETOWN, N.S. — A 500-meter stretch of roadway along Lawrencetown Beach on the Eastern Shore has been slated for realignment to help protect its accessibility during heavy storm impacts.
Both the federal and provincial governments have committed a combined $2.04 million ($1,020,668 each) to completely relocate Route 207, a path frequently battered by Atlantic storms, and position it farther from the coastline.
The project involves the removal of the existing vulnerable section and the restoration of the area to its natural state.
The targeted area for realignment spans between MacDonald House and the west entrance to Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park.
“This investment will improve a section of highway that is often breached by pounding waves and surf during storms so that it can remain open to traffic, including emergency vehicles, while minimizing any economic impact,” said Kent Smith MLA for Eastern Shore.
The forthcoming road, designed with a gentler slope, aims to mitigate costly repairs, with construction expected to commence in early 2025.
“Our hope is that it will be a long-term solution to increase safety and protect a vital artery to the community, while at the same time creating the potential for more parking capacity and recreational space at the iconic landmark that is Lawrencetown Beach headland,” said Victor Ruzgys, of the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia’s coastal access committee.
