Highway 102 Improvement and Expansion

Company Overview

The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works is responsible for building and maintaining the province's transportation infrastructure, including highways, roads, bridges, ferries, and government facilities. Supporting this initiative is Link Nova Scotia, the province's transportation planning Crown corporation, which is helping guide the delivery of major infrastructure investments identified through Nova Scotia's Regional Transportation Plan.

Together, Public Works and Link Nova Scotia are advancing one of the province's most significant transportation infrastructure projects: the modernization and expansion of Highway 102, a critical corridor that supports economic growth, trade, commuter mobility, and regional connectivity.

Project Overview

Highway 102 is Nova Scotia's primary transportation artery, connecting Halifax to the rest of the province and serving as the gateway to Highways 101, 103, and 107. It is also the primary highway connection between the Port of Halifax, Halifax Stanfield International Airport, and major domestic and international markets.

To address growing traffic volumes and longstanding congestion challenges, the Province is undertaking a multi-year program of improvements along approximately 20 kilometres of Highway 102 between Exits 0 and 4. The project will increase highway capacity, improve safety, modernize key interchanges, and strengthen multimodal transportation options. Planned improvements include upgrades to major interchange connections at Highways 101, 102, and 107, as well as Kearney Lake Road and Hammonds Plains Road.

The project is currently in the planning and preliminary design phase, with detailed engineering work underway to identify long-term transportation solutions that support future population growth, housing development, goods movement, and economic expansion throughout the Halifax region.

Investment Highlights

Critical Trade & Transportation Infrastructure

• Primary transportation corridor linking Halifax to the rest of Atlantic Canada
• Essential route connecting the Port of Halifax and Halifax Stanfield International Airport
• Supports regional, national, and international goods movement
• Key component of Nova Scotia's long-term economic growth strategy
   

Large-Scale Infrastructure Opportunity

• Approximately 20 km of expanded controlled-access highway
• Upgrades to multiple major highway interchanges
• Estimated capital investment of approximately C$1 billion
• Potential public-private partnership (P3) or alternative delivery models under consideration

Regional Economic Benefits

• Faster movement of goods through Atlantic Canada's primary trade gateway
• Improved connectivity to residential growth areas and special planning zones
• Enhanced access to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
• Increased transportation reliability and safety
• Reduced congestion and improved travel efficiency for businesses and residents

Investor Snapshot

Sector: Transportation Infrastructure | Highway Expansion | Trade Corridor Development

Asset: Approximately 20 km controlled-access highway expansion and modernization program

Current Stage: Planning and Preliminary Design

Capital Cost: Approximately C$1 Billion

Timeline:

• Functional Design: Through March 2027
• Land Acquisition: Through March 2028
• Procurement: Fall/Winter 2027
• Detailed Design: 2027-2028
• Construction: 2028-2035

Investment Opportunity: Potential joint venture, public-private partnership (P3), infrastructure financing, and project delivery participation.