You'll still break a sweat getting up there, but a new paved pathway and upgraded crosswalks will make visiting Halifax's Citadel Hill National Historic site safer and easier for pedestrians.

The $1.1-million construction project will begin soon and the work is scheduled to be complete by the end of September.

It will refresh curbs and metal barriers and create a new access point.

A new paved pathway will curve up the hill, replacing an informal dirt path visibly worn into the hill.

New crosswalks will make the entrance to Citadel Hill more accessible for pedestrians.

A paved pathway will curve up the hill, connecting the Garrison Grounds to a new set of wooden steps and observation platform.

The platform will lead pedestrians to a crosswalk located at the main vehicle entrance.

A new landing area and observation platform to be located on the south-west side of Citadel Hill. (Parks Canada)

Currently, there is an unofficial dirt path up the worn into the hill's grassy slope by repeated use. This new path will be paved.

There will also be a new kiosk installed to offer services to pedestrians and cars.

The contract for the work has been awarded to Cumberland Paving and Contracting, a Bedford-based company.