News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK

COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 104

The eastbound lanes of Highway 104, from Steven's Cross road interchange to Colchester-Pictou County line, and westbound lanes 1.3 kilometres west of Steven's Cross road structure at Kemptown, will be reduced to one lane for micro-sealing, starting July 26. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. until completion, Aug. 31.

Local area office: 902-893-5725


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 104, Masstown

The eastbound lane on Highway 104 near Masstown will be reduced to one lane for planing, asphalt paving, shouldering and guardrail installation, starting July 26. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., until Sept. 15.

Local area office: 902-893-5725


INVERNESS COUNTY: Route 252/395

Motorists are advised that Route 252-395 will be reduced to one lane for pulverization, gravelling and asphalt placement. The work will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., from July 26 until Sept. 30.

Local area office: 902-625-4200


INVERNESS COUNTY: River Denys Road

Motorists are advised that the bridge on River Denys Road will be closed for replacement. Work will take place from July 26 to Aug. 4. Motorists may detour via Big Marsh Road, Route 558.

Local area office: 902-625-4050


PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104

The Trans Canada Highway 104 at West River Station Road in Salt Springs will be restricted to one lane for guardrail installation and site clean-up. Work will take place from July 12 to Aug. 20.

Local area office: 902-752-6224


RICHMOND COUNTY: Highway 125

Motorists are advised that the westbound exit ramp at the Peppett St. Interchange (Exit 2) of Highway 125 will be relocated effective 10 a.m., July 26 until project completion, Oct. 31. The temporary exit will be located near the area where Highway 125 crosses Pottie Lake and it will be posted as Exit 2. Motorists can expect delays.

Local area office: 902-794-5120


CONTINUING WORK

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104

Motorists are advised that the Trans Canada Highway 104, from West River Bridge to Taylor's Road is reduced to one lane for micro-surfacing. Delays are expected daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. until project completion, Aug. 7.

Local area office: 902-863-0364


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Route 337

Route 337 from Antigonish town line northerly about 3.2 kilometres is reduced to one lane for subgrade, pulverization, gravelling and asphalt concrete paving. Work will continue daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Oct. 31.

Local area office: 902-863-0364


CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Trunk 4

Trunk 4 from Loch Lomond Road to Middle Cape is reduced to one lane for upgrading, cold planing, gravelling and paving. Delays are expected daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until project completion, July 31.

Local area office: 902-563-2289


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Salmon River Bridge

The Salmon River Bridge on Highway 102, northbound, will be reduced to one lane for rehabilitation, July 20, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., and every second weekend until completion, Sept. 30. The highway will be signed for wide load detour (over 4 m).

Local area office: 902-893-6194


HALIFAX COUNTY: Highway 102

The southbound lanes of Highway 102, from Exit 7 (Enfield) to Exit 6A (Aerotech), is reduced to one lane for asphalt concrete patching. The completion date for this work is Aug. 31. Delays are expected daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local area office: 902-883-9789


HALIFAX COUNTY: Highway 103

Motorists are advised that traffic is reduced to one lane inbound on Highway 103, from Exit 2 to Exit 1, for restoration on the bridge. The speed limit will be reduced to 80 km-h in the construction zone daily from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Completion date for this work is Aug. 31.

Local Area Office: 902-835-2702


HALIFAX COUNTY: Highway 107

Various lanes are closed on Highway 107, from Trunk 7 -- Main Street at Forest Hills -- to Highway 118 overpass structure near Burnside, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., for asphalt-concrete repaving. This work will also include ramps at Montague Mines Road as well as some ramps at the Highway 118 overpass. Motorists can expect delays until work is completed on Aug. 31.

Local area office: 902-424-6144


HANTS COUNTY: Highway 102 southbound

Highway 102 southbound, from Exit 9 at Milford to Exit 8 at Elmsdale, is reduced to one lane for guard rail, cold planing, asphalt concrete paving and shoulder gravel work. Delays are expected daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The completion date for this work is Aug. 31.

Local area office: 902-883-9789


INVERNESS COUNTY: Glendyer Bridge

The Glendyer Bridge, Smithville Road, is closed to all traffic while stringers and floor beams are replaced, until July 30. Motorists can detour via Trunk 19 - Blackstone Road.

Local area office: 902-295-2700


KINGS COUNTY: Horton Bridge, Highway 101

Motorists are advised that Horton Bridge, Highway 101, is restricted to one lane westbound for sandblasting and repainting. Work is expected to be completed by Oct. 31. Motorists can expect delays.

Local area office: 902-825-4880


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103

Ramps at Exit 13 and two ramps at Exit 12 on Highway 103 have alternating lane closures for ditching, cold planing, paving and shouldering. Delays are expected daily from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. until completion, July 30.

Local area office: 902-543-7376


SHELBURNE COUNTY: Upper Clyde Road

Upper Clyde Road, from 1.6 kilometres north of Highway 103 at Clyde River, northerly 1.5 kilometres, is reduced to one lane for gravelling and paving, until Oct. 31. Work is taking place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Local area office: 902-543-4671


SHELBURNE COUNTY: Sandy Point

Motorists are advised that Sand (Sandy) Point Road, starting at the Shelburne town line and ending 6.5 kilometres west of C.F.B. Shelburne will be reduced to one for pulverizing, gravelling and paving. Work is taking place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., until Oct. 31.

Local area office: 902-543-4671


VICTORIA COUNTY: Highway 105

Motorists are advised that Highway 105, from 0.6 kilometres east of New Campbellton Road westerly about 4.5 kilometres, is reduced to one lane for asphalt concrete repaving. Also, there is construction on a turning lane at the intersection of New Harris Road and Highway 105. Work is expected to be completed by Aug. 15. Delays can be expected from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and motorists are urged to use caution.

Local area office: 902-794-5120