Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was glad to hear the comments from the Minister responsible for Transportation the other day. They based their budget on traffic volume, which forces me to add to the growing list for chip seal. Mr. Speaker, my constituents have voiced their concerns regarding the condition of the road from the Fort Providence ferry crossing to the Fort Providence winter road crossing. Concern regarding the dust that is raised now, not only from the spring and summer seasons, but also during the winter due to the fact that we have an increase in traffic volume. So much so, that in the last couple of years, it has become a hazard for the drivers and also for the people that utilize the area. We have approximately 20 families that have cabins along that stretch of road and activity in the area increases during the spring months as the weather warms up.
When the ferry becomes operational, we have an increase of traffic flow from the tourists and from the fishermen from the south. We can all relate to the dust and the hazards that can be created from it. We can also relate to the unattractive appearance the landscape along the road can take. I understand that several years ago, this was a budget item, to chip seal this stretch of road. I would like to ask the Minister responsible for Transportation if he can inform me if there are any plans in the future to chip seal this road? Thank you.