Paving continues on Highway 1

The provincial government is moving ahead with paving the rest of Route 1 approaching the St. Stephen and Calais Border.Transportation Minister Denis Landry tells Tide News, a $1.5 million dollar contract has been awarded for a second seal of asphalt on the new section of highway from Church Street to the Route 3 area.Landry says crews will also pave the shoulder of the road.He says the investment for this stretch totals $11 million when you consider grading work that took place last fall. Two construction companies are involved in the project, which should be completed by mid-July.Landry says his department will be announcing details of other awarded highway contracts for the Charlotte County region in the coming days after the Legislature wraps up its spring session.