Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Cobequid Pass
Trans Canada Highway 104 will have a one-lane closure on both the westbound and eastbound lanes for a paving, grading and shouldering project from Aug. 27 to Sept. 30. Traffic control will consist of barrels and flashing lights. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Valley
Valley Bridge will undergo repairs from Aug. 29, to Nov. 30. Traffic will be routed through the work area by a temporary gravel surface detour and by one-lane Bailey Bridge over Salmon River.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5780
HALIFAX COUNTY: Sheet Harbour
Little River Bridge at Route 224 will be reduced to one lane for maintenance from Aug. 27 to Sept. 28. Traffic control will consist of traffic lights. Closure for 24 hours a day.
Local Area Office: 902-885-2821
RICHMOND COUNTY: Port Hawkesbury
False Brook Bridge on Trunk 4 between Louisdale and River Bourgeois will have a complete closure for necessary repairs to the bridge from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7. Detour on Highway 104 between Louisdale and River Bourgeois. Closure for 24 hours a day.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4050
CONTINUING WORK
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Route 316
Route 316, from the intersection of Antigonish and Guysborough Roads, is reduced to one lane for asphalt concrete repaving until Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Trunk 4, Big Pond
Trunk 4 from Loch Lomond Road to Glen Albert Road is under construction for upgrading, cold planing, gravelling and asphalt concrete repaving until Oct. 31. There are traffic control and construction signs. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2289
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102
Stewiacke Bridge overpass, northbound at Exit 11 on Highway 102 will have alternating lane closures for bridge rehabilitation until Oct. 31. Traffic control will consist of Jersey barrier, drums and flashing lights. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and weekends as required.
Local Area Office: 902-893-6194
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102, Stewiacke River Bridge
The Stewiacke River Bridge, northbound and southbound, 4.8 km north from the Hants County line, will have alternating lane closures for bridge rehabilitation until Sept. 31. Traffic control consists of Jersey barrier, drums and flashing lights. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends as required.
Local Area Office: 902-893-6194
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 104
Highway 104, eastbound, at both the North River Bridge and the Route 311 overpass will have alternating lane closures for bridge and overpass rehabilitation until Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of Jersey barrier, drums and flashing lights. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends as required.
Local Area Office: 902-893-6194
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Mines-Bass River Road
Mines-Bass River Road is closed due to culvert washout and collapse. The detour on Mines-Bass River Road is expected to remain in effect until Aug. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-893-0609
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Upper Stewiacke
Route 289 will have a one-lane closure near Upper Stewiacke for paving and bridge repairs until Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of flag persons and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Amherst
Route 366 (Tyndal Road), will have a one-lane closure beginning 8 km east of Trunk 6 to Green Road until Sept. 30. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a pilot vehicle. Motorists should expect delays. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-667-0366
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Route 209
Route 209 will have a one-lane closure for 6 km for widening, pulverizing, gravelling and paving until Sept. 14. Traffic control by control person. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-667-0366
HALIFAX COUNTY: Highway 102, Fall River to Bedford/Sackville Interchange
Highway 102, southbound lanes, from Exit 5 at Fall River to Exit 4B at the Bedford/Sackville Interchange will have a one-lane closure for micro-surfacing until Aug. 31. Traffic control consists of control persons, cones, flashing lights and barrels. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
HALIFAX COUNTY: Highway 102, 103 Overpass to Hammonds Plains Interchange
Highway 102, between the 103 overpass and the Hammonds Plains exit, will have a one-lane closure for asphalt repaving until Aug. 31. Work takes place from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-424-4670
HALIFAX COUNTY: Highway 111
Highway 111, eastbound and westbound lanes, will have one or two lanes closed during construction for micro-surfacing from Exit 4 to the bridge at Lake Micmac/Lake Banook, about 1.3 km, until Aug. 31. Traffic control consists of cones, flashing lights and barrels. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Possible night-time or weekend work. Hours are subject to change.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
HANTS COUNTY: Brooklyn
Route 215 from New Cheverie Road to Trunk 14 in Brooklyn will have a one-lane closure for chip-sealing until Aug. 31. Traffic control consists of a traffic control person and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-798-5957
HANTS COUNTY: Elmsdale Road Underpass Structure
Elmsdale Road underpass structure Highway 102, Exit 8, is under construction for bridge rehabilitation. Lanes will be reduced to three metres until Oct. 15. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-860-5614
HANTS COUNTY: Route 236, Georgefield Road, Lattie's Brook
Georgefield Road, from Route 236 at Lattie's Brook, southerly to the East Hants Landfill, will have a one-lane closure for road work until Aug. 31. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons or a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
INVERNESS COUNTY: Port Hawkesbury
The Crowdis Bridge section of the Marble Mountain Road will be closed for necessary work until Sept. 5. Motorists are asked to use an alternate route.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4050
INVERNESS COUNTY: Port Hawkesbury
Trunk 19 from Campbell Road, northerly about 3.6 km, will have a one-lane closure for pulverization, widening, gravelling and asphalt paving until Oct. 15. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
KINGS COUNTY: Benjamin Culverts, Black River Road, New Minas
One section of Black River Road will be closed for Benjamin culvert replacements until Sept. 15. Detour by way of Gaspereau River Road and White Rock Road. Work takes place 24 hours a day.
Local Area Office: 902-679-6123
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Rosebank Bridge
Bridge repairs will take place until Sept. 15. Traffic is reduced to one lane with traffic lights installed. Work takes place 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4880
PICTOU COUNTY: Plain Field Community
Bridge on Route 256 at Plain Field will be closed for bridge replacement until Aug. 27. Detour on Scotsburn Road westward to Meadowville Street Road, then on Black River Road to Minto Road and back to Route 256. Work takes place 24 hours a day.
Local Area Office: 902-485-5254
RICHMOND COUNTY: False Bay Bridge, Port Hawkesbury
The False Bay Bridge, 0.5 km east of the Trans-Canada Highway 104/Trunk 4 overpass will have a one-lane reduction until Aug. 31 for bridge rehabilitation. Traffic control consists of signing and periodic control by control persons. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
RICHMOND COUNTY: Highway 104, Lower River Road, Port Hawkesbury
Highway 104 will have a one-lane closure for two sections from Lower River Road toward St. Peters. The first section is for 6.9 km and the second section is for 2.7 km. Work is expected to be completed by Aug. 30. Traffic control consists of control persons and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
SHELBURNE COUNTY: Highway 103, Queens County Line to Sable River Bridge
Highway 103 will have a one-lane closure from Queens County line westward to the Sable River Bridge for cold planing and asphalt repaving until Aug. 31. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-527-5448
VICTORIA COUNTY: Highway 105, Kelly's Mountain, Nyanza
Highway 105 from Kelly's Mountain to Nyanza will have lane closures for cold planing and paving until Aug. 30. Motorists are asked to use caution and expect delays. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-794-5120
VICTORIA COUNTY: Seal Island Bridge, Baddeck
Crews will be painting the Seal Island Bridge on Trans-Canada Highway 105 until late fall. The bridge may have one lane closed for a maximum of three hours per day. The closure will take place during non-peak hours. Traffic control consists of control persons or traffic lights.
Local Area Office: 902-756-2695