Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
HANTS COUNTY: Milford Road Bridge
Milford Road Bridge on Milford Road in Milford will be closed for bridge repairs Oct. 16-18. Traffic control will consist of signage only. A detour is available on Milford Road, Route 277, Trunk 2. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-798-6362
CONTINUING WORK
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Trans-Canada Highway 104
Trans-Canada Highway 104, from Pictou/Antigonish county line easterly 5.1 kilometers toward Antigonish, is reduced to one lane for road repairs until Oct 31. Traffic control consists of a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Canso Causeway
The Canso Causeway, between the Antigonish/Guysborough county line and the Canso Canal Bridge, is reduced to one lane for repaving. Work takes place overnight until Oct. 19. Motorists can expect delays of between 10 and 30 minutes. Motorists can call the toll-free highway information line at 1-866-720-2800 for expected delays.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125
Highway 125 from Exit 6 at Sydney River to Grand Lake Road has a lane closure seven days a week for cold planing and repaving. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a pilot vehicle. Work starts at 7 p.m. each evening and finishes at 6 a.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Motorists can call the toll-free highway information line at 1- 866-720-2800 for information. The project is expected to be completed by Oct. 15.
Local Area Office: 902-794-5120
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4 (Sydney-Glace Bay Highway) from Reserve Mines to the Gardiner Highway intersection has a full lane closure for cold planing and paving. An alternative route is available via Centerville Road. Work starts at 6 a.m. and finishes at 7 p.m. on weekdays. The project is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-794-5120
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Bible Hill
Joe Ross Bridge on Brookside Road in Bible Hill is undergoing bridge repairs until Oct. 16. Lane closures are in effect 24 hours a day. Vehicles exceeding the maximum load width of 3.0 meters must follow the wide-load detour signs.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Folly River Bridge
Folly River Bridge on Trunk 4 is undergoing deck replacement. Lane closures are in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and weekends as required. Vehicles exceeding the maximum load width of 3.5 meters must use exits 11 and 12. The project is expected to be completed by Nov. 30.
Local Area Office: 902-893-6194
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Route 289
Route 289 is reduced to one lane for piping, ditching, cold planing and repaving from the Brookfield railway crossing, easterly 6.4 kilometres. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons, flashing lights and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Brookside Road
Brookside Road, between Trans-Canada Highway 104 and Mountain Lee Road, is reduced to one lane for pulverization, gravelling and repaving. Traffic control consists of signs, flashing lights and traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Canterbury Truss Bridge
Canterbury Truss Bridge on Bellefontaine Road, Middle Porter's Lake, is closed until further notice. A detour is available on Route 207, Trunk 7 and Highway 107.
Local Area Office: 902-893-6194
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 107
Highway 107, between Exit 21 and Trunk 7 at Musquodoboit Harbour, is reduced to one lane for repaving. Traffic control consists of cones, barrels, flashing light units and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-424-4670
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 207
About seven kilometres of Highway 207, between Ross Road and West Lawrencetown Road, is reduced to one lane for repaving until Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of cones, barrels and traffic control persons. Work takes place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 7
Trunk 7, between Spry Bay and Sheet Harbour, is reduced to one lane for ditching and repaving. Traffic control consists of cones, barrels, flashing light units and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-424-4670
HANTS COUNTY: Enfield and Elmsdale
Section 1--Wilson Road in Enfield, from Alderney Drive to Daun Avenue, is reduced to one lane for road repairs.
Section 2--Hemlock Drive in Elmsdale, from Endale Drive to Civic 35, is reduced to one lane for road repairs.
Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
HANTS COUNTY: Ryans Creek Bridge
Ryans Creek Bridge on the Mosher Road in Admiral Rock is undergoing bridge repairs. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and signage. Motorists can expect long delays. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is expected to continue until Oct. 18.
Local Area Office: 902-456-8933
HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 1
Trunk 1, from Uniacke Mines Road to Lakelands-South Rawdon Road, is reduced to one lane for stripping and repaving. Traffic control consists of cones, barrels and traffic control persons. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
INVERNESS COUNTY: Margaree Harbour Bridge
Crews are working this fall and winter on construction of the new Margaree Harbour Bridge, Inverness. Motorists using the current bridge should watch for ongoing construction activities in the area. Traffic will be delayed occasionally. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The new bridge should be in service by December 2003. Removal of the old bridge should be completed by September 2004.
Local Area Office: 902-235-2585
INVERNESS COUNTY: Trunk 19
Trunk 19 in Judique, north of Sandy Gillis Bridge, is reduced to one lane for upgrading, gravelling and repaving. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
INVERNESS COUNTY: Trunk 19
Trunk 19 in Judique, from Mabou Bridge, northerly, is reduced to one lane for upgrading, stripping and repaving. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
KINGS COUNTY: Tufts Hollow Bridge
Tufts Hollow Bridge on Bridge Street, Kingston, between Trunk 1 and Ward Road is undergoing bridge deck repairs. Traffic is reduced to one lane. Traffic control consists of temporary traffic signals. Repairs will continue until Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-679-6123
PICTOU COUNTY: Trans-Canada Highway 104 Westbound
The westbound lanes of Trans-Canada Highway 104 has a lane closure for cold planing, repaving and bridge rehabilitation from the end of twinning east of Exit 25 to the Trans-Canada Highway 106 overpass, including ramps. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 18.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
PICTOU COUNTY: West Branch Road
West Branch Road has a lane closure for pulverization, gravelling, cold planing and repaving from Trunk 6 at River John to MacKay Road. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 18.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY: Petite Riviere Bridge
Petite Riviere Bridge, Route 331, is closed for structural replacement and repairs, effective immediately, until further notice. A detour is available by taking Wentzell or Petite Riviere Road.
Local Area Office: 902-543-4121
RICHMOND COUNTY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4, from St. Peter's to Soldiers Cove, is reduced to one lane for repaving and patching. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
VICTORIA COUNTY: Trans-Canada Highway 105
Seal Island Bridge has a lane closure for deck replacement. Traffic control consists of traffic lights. Motorists can call the toll-free highway information line at 1-866-720-2800 for detour routes or inquiries. Work takes place 24 hours a day and is expected to be completed by Oct. 15.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146