Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK

ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Rice Mill Bridge

Rice Mill Bridge on the Upper River Road in Bear River will be closed for repairs from Oct. 28 until Nov. 22. Traffic control will consist of signage. A detour is available on Upper River Road or River Road.

Local Area Office: 902-769-3939

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Clydesdale Bridge

Clydesdale Bridge in Antigonish County will have a complete closure for bridge repairs Oct. 28-30. Traffic control will consist of a barricade. The bridge will be closed at the following times: -- 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 to 6 a.m. on Oct. 29; and -- 7 p.m. on Oct. 29 to 6 a.m. on Oct. 30.

Local Area Office: 902-863-3420

HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Victoria Road Interchange

The ramp from Victoria Road to Highway 111 towards Eastern Passage will be closed to replace an overhead light on Sunday Oct. 27. There will be a detour sign at the ramp. Work takes place from 7 a.m. until noon.

Local Area Office: 902-424-5080

CONTINUING WORK

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Trans-Canada Highway 104

Trans-Canada Highway 104, from Pictou/Antigonish county line easterly 5.1 kilometres 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/GUYSBOROUGH/INVERNESS: Trans-Canada Highway 104

Trans-Canada Highway 104, from Trunk 4 at Auld's Cove to the Canso Causeway, is reduced to one lane for repairs weekdays until Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a pilot vehicle. Motorist may encounter delays of up to 30 minutes. Motorists can call the toll-free highway information line at 1-866-720-2800 for expected delays. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-533-2771

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 alternate route is available via Centerville Road. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. The project is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.

Local Area Office: 902-794-5120

COLCHESTER COUNTY: Folly River Bridge

Folly River Bridge on Trunk 4 is undergoing deck replacement. Lane closures are in effect between 7 a.m. and 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 between 6 a.m. and 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 in 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: Bruce Brook Bridge

Bruce Brook Bridge on Route 224 has a one-lane closure until Dec. 15 for repairs. Traffic control consists of traffic lights. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Local Area Office: 1-902-883-9789

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 between 7 a.m. and 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: 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 between 7 a.m. and 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. 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. The 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 between 6 a.m. and 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 in Kingston, between Trunk 1 and Ward Road, is undergoing bridge deck repairs. Traffic is reduced to one lane. Traffic control provided by temporary traffic signals. Repairs will continue until Oct. 31.

Local Area Office: 902-679-6123

PICTOU COUNTY: Route 289

Route 289, from the intersection of Salter Road southerly, is reduced to one lane for paving. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.

Local Area Office: 902-752-6224

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 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200

VICTORIA COUNTY: Seal Island Bridge

The Seal Island Bridge on Trans-Canada Highway 105 will be closed for repairs from 11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, to 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. No traffic will be able to cross the bridge during this time. Motorists can call the Bridge Information Line at 1-866- 720-2800 for up-to-the-minute information on bridge construction.