News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

CONTINUING WORK

HALIFAX COUNTY: Highway 7, Ship Harbour

Highway 7, Ship Harbour, will be reduced to one lane while bridge deck is being replaced. Work will commence on Nov. 1 until completion on Nov. 12. Expect delays daily from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Road will be bumpy during the evenings.

Local area office: 902-885-2821


PICTOU COUNTY: Sylvester Road

The bridge on Sylvester Road will be closed to replace stringers and deck. Work will commence on Nov. 1 until completion on Nov. 19, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Detour via Green Hill Road and Old Alma Road.

Local area office: 902-485-5254


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Whidden's Bridge

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

Local area office: 902-863-0364


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 Nov. 30.

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: 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

Highway 125 at Sydney River will be reduced to one lane in the eastbound direction for two overpass structures for bridge deck rehabilitation on the south side of the eastbound overpasses. The work will run daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until completion on Dec. 15.

Local area office: 902-794-5120


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Wallace Harbour Bridge

The Wallace Harbour Bridge on Route 573 will be reduced to alternating lanes for concrete deck repairs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Nov. 15.

Local area office: 902-893-6194