Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK

INVERNESS: West Lake Ainslie Road

The West Lake Ainslie Road will be closed to all traffic for abutment and superstructure repair to West Lake Ainslie Bridge. The detour route will be Lake Ainslie Chapel Road, MacKinnon Road and Haves River Road. There will also be an alternative detour on Strathlorne/Scotsville Road. Work begins on Monday, Nov. 27 and is expected to be completed on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Local Area Office: 902-295-2700

CONTINUING WORK

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Route 337

Route 337 from the end of last year's upgrading, north for about 3.4 kilometres, is reduced to one lane for grading, graveling, pulverization and asphalt concrete repaving. Work takes place from 7 a.m. until dark. Work is expected to be completed on Friday, Dec. 1.

Local area office: 902-863-0364

CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Highway 125

Highway 125 near Sydney River is reduced to one lane for upgrading. Work takes place from 7 a.m. until dark. Work will be completed on Thursday, Nov. 30.

Local area office: 902-794-5120

CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Keltic Drive

Intersection improvements, asphalt repaving and installation of traffic signals will take place at the entrance to Cape Breton Shopping Plaza between King's Road and the train trestle on Keltic Drive. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is to be completed by Thursday, Nov. 30.

Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes if possible.

Local area office: 902-563-2289

HALIFAX COUNTY: Lucasville Road and Route 213

Lucasville Road and Route 213 are under construction to provide for a left-turning lane and widening of the road. Motorists should expect delays of up to 15 minutes. Work is to be completed on Thursday, Nov. 30.

Local Area Office: 902-835-2702

HANTS COUNTY: Mantua Bridge Closed

Mantua Bridge in Hants County is closed until about June 15, 2001, in order to replace the bridge. A detour route is available via Trunk 14 through Brooklyn to Route 215 via Lawrence Road.

Local Area Office: 902-798-5957

QUEENS COUNTY: Charleston Bridge

The Charleston Bridge over the Medway River in Queens County is closed indefinitely due to an accident and bridge collapse. There is a detour from Bridge South on 472 Mill Village East to Trunk 3, west on Trunk 3 to 474 Medway River Road north to bridge.

Local area office: 902-543-4121.

SHELBURNE COUNTY: Cobscouch Bridge 6

The Cobscouch Bridge in Shelburne is closed for repairs. No detours are available. Work is expected to be completed on Friday, Dec. 8.

Local Area Office: 902-875-3017

SHELBURNE COUNTY: Route 330 and Trunk 3

One lane is closed on Route 330 at Trunk 3 in Barrington. Work consists of adding a second southbound lane to the Trunk 3 and Route 330 intersection. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is expected to be completed on Thursday, Nov. 30.

Local area office: 902-527-5448