Complex sentence: The Government of Nova Scotia had considered repairs to the old bridge in an effort to extend its lifespan, but elected to construct a new bridge to carry Trunk 7 over the Northeast Arm of Sheet Harbour.
Split into simpler sentences: The Government of Nova Scotia had considered repairs to the old bridge in an effort to extend its lifespan, but elected to construct a on a new bridge. It carries Trunk 7 over the Northeast Arm of Sheet Harbour.