Cape Breton crews working ‘around the clock’ to repair storm-damaged Cabot Trail
SYDNEY, N.S. — One of Atlantic Canada’s most stunning scenic roadways has been badly damaged by weather and is in need of major repairs weeks before a busy tourism season gets underway.
Days of heavy rain and snow melt off the Cape Breton highlands have eroded sections of the Cabot Trail, leaving extensive damage and washed out shoulders.
The roadway has reopened to traffic but the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation says “in excess of 20 locations” need work.
It says crews are working overtime to fix the road, especially sections with sharp turns along steep ocean cliffs.