Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Whidden's Bridge

Motorists are advised that Whidden's Bridge on Main Street will be reduced to one lane for bridge rehabilitation. Work will take place from Sept. 20 until Nov. 30. Note: Both lanes of the bridge may be closed on occasion for short periods of time. Notices and dates for these activities will be made known when schedules are confirmed.

Local area office: 902-863-0364

INVERNESS COUNTY: Portree Bridge

The Portree Bridge on West Big Interval Road will be closed to all traffic to allow for the replacement of floor beams. Work will take place, Sept. 20-23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists can detour via East Big Interval Road/Hatchery Road.

Local area office: 902-295-2700

CONTINUING WORK

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Route 337

Route 337, about 3.2 kilometres north of the Antigonish town line, is reduced to one lane for subgrade, pulverization, gravelling and asphalt concrete paving. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and is to be completed Oct. 31.

Local area office: 902-863-0364

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104

The underpass on Highway 104 near Beaver Meadow is closed so crews can carry out work on the bridge. The eastbound and westbound traffic on Highway 104 is detoured around the bridge at Exit 30. The Beaver Meadow Road is closed at the Exit 30 underpass. The detour directs motorists to the Exit 30 interchange ramps and then back onto Highway 104. This work will continue until Nov. 30.

Motorists are reminded to use caution when travelling through a construction area.

Local area office: 902-863-0364

CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Fyfe Mill Brook Bridge

Work is being done underneath the Fyfe Mill Brook Bridge, Route 305 (Millville). Both travel lanes will remain open to traffic with only occasional lane closure for short durations to unload equipment/materials. Motorists are advised to use caution around bridge area. The work will be completed Oct. 15. Motorists can expect delays daily from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Local area office: 902-794-5120

CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Route 223

Route 223 is reduced to one lane for ditching, pulverization, gravelling and paving. Motorists can expect delays daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Nov. 15.

Local area office: 902-794-5120

CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Highway 125

The ramps at the Peppett St. interchange (Exit 2) of Highway 125 are relocated until Oct. 31. The temporary exit is located near the area where Highway 125 crosses Pottie Lake and it will be posted as Exit 2. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays during the construction project.

Local area office: 902-794-5120

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 Sept. 30. The highway will be signed for wide load detour, or over four metres.

Local area office: 902-893-6194

GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 344

Route 344, from the Trans Canada Highway 104 to Mulgrave Town Line, is reduced to one lane for ditching, culvert replacement and asphalt repaving. Work takes place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., until project completion on Oct. 31.

Local area office: 902-533-2771

GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 16

Motorists are advised that Trunk 16, from Route 344 to Harts Store at Boylston, is reduced to one lane for cold planing, culvert and asphalt repaving. Work takes place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., until project completion on Oct. 31.

Local area office: 902-533-2771

HALIFAX COUNTY: Trunk 2

The bridge on Trunk 2 at the Enfield interchange structure, Highway 102, is reduced to one lane for bridge repairs. Work takes place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., until project completion on Oct. 31.

Local area office: 902-865-1049

HALIFAX COUNTY: Route 277

Motorists are advised that Route 277 from Hurshman Road easterly to Antrim road is reduced to one lane for ditching, culverts, guard rails, pulverization, gravel, asphalt concrete paving and shoulder gravel work. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., until project completion on Oct. 31.

Local area office: 902-883-9789

INVERNESS COUNTY: Route 252/395

Motorists are advised that Route 252-395 is reduced to one lane for pulverization, gravelling and asphalt placement. The work will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. until Oct. 11.

Local area office: 902-625-4200

KINGS COUNTY: Trunk 1

Trunk 1, from Lockhart Mountain Road to Coldbrook Village Park Road, will be controlled by flagpersons for storm sewer, widening, curb and gutter, traffic lights and asphalt repaving, starting Sept. 7. The completion date for this work is Oct. 31. For the first two weeks expect delays from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and for the remainder of project expect delays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local area office: 902-679-6123

KINGS COUNTY: Horton Bridge, Highway 101

Horton Bridge on Highway 101 is restricted to one lane westbound until Oct. 31 for sandblasting and repainting. Motorists can expect delays.

Local area office: 902-825-4880

PICTOU COUNTY: West River Station Road

The West River Station Road overpass has alternating lane closures for surface preparation and protective coating work until Sept. 30. Delays are expected daily from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Local area office: 902-893-6194

RICHMOND COUNTY: County Line

The Richmond County Line is reduced to one lane for pulverization, gravelling and asphalt paving. Motorists can expect delays daily, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., until project completion on Oct. 31.

Local area office: 902-625-4200

SHELBURNE COUNTY: Upper Clyde Road

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

Local area office: 902-543-4671

SHELBURNE COUNTY: Sandy Point

Sand (Sandy) Point Road, starting at the Shelburne town line and ending 6.5 kilometres west of CFB Shelburne, is reduced to one lane for pulvarizing, gravelling and paving. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., until project completion on Oct. 31.

Local area office: 902-543-4671

YARMOUTH COUNTY: Prospect Street

Motorists are advised that Prospect Street will be reduced to one lane for installation of storm drainage pipe, curb and sidewalk.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., until project completion on Oct. 31.

Local area office: 902-742-0587