Coastal adaptation work underway at Souris Causeway

To improve shoreline protection and prevent erosion along the Route 2 Souris Causeway, the Government of Prince Edward Island has begun a coastal engineering adaption project.

The initiative will include the installation of two armor stone groynes, a sandstone rock sill, and two sandstone reefs.

Offshore rock reefs were selected for this project as they work well for the wave action and coastal environment in Souris. These reefs take the energy out of strong waves before they reach the shore, helping to reduce shoreline erosion.  

The project is taking place along the south shoreline of the Souris Beach Gateway Park and extends west to the Route 2 causeway.

“Hauling of the armor stone and sandstone started this week. Installation of the groynes, rock sill and reefs will begin on January 20,” the Government said.

The work is expected to be completed by March 2025.