The poor condition of the Forties Road in Lunenburg county has caught the attention of the province's transportation minister. However, when it could see some new paving is still any one's guess. In a letter to the Municipality of Chester, Minister Maurice Smith acknowledged the road is in need of upgrades as soon as funding becomes available. Smith was not able to say when new pavement could be put down but confirmed the road will be earmarked as a priority. He says the Forties Road will be given consideration when the province's five-year highway improvement plan is updated. The road runs between New Ross and East Dalhousie.
