Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
RICHMOND COUNTY: Framboise River Bailey Bridge
The Framboise River Bailey Bridge on St. Peters-Forchu Road will be closed from 9 a.m. on Nov. 4 until 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 for repairs. A detour is available on Stirling Road and Three Rivers North Framboise Road.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4050
CONTINUING WORK
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Rice Mill Bridge
Rice Mill Bridge on the Upper River Road in Bear River is closed for repairs until Nov. 22. Traffic control consists of signage. A detour is available on Upper River Road or River Road.
Local Area Office: 902-769-3939
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 Nov. 8. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a pilot vehicle. Motorists 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
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: Kavnaugh Mill Bridge
The Kavnaugh Mill Bridge on the Kavnaugh Mill Road will be closed until further notice. Traffic control consists of signage. Motorists are asked to find an alternative route.
Local Area Office: 902-893-0693
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 Nov. 15.
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 Nov. 15.
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: 902-883-9789
HALIFAX COUNTY: Shad Bay Bridge
Shad Bay Bridge on Route 333 has a one-lane closure for repairs until Nov. 15. Traffic control consists of traffic lights. One lane is open to traffic 24 hours a day.
Local Area Office: 902-450-5281
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 Nov. 15.
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 Nov. 8.
Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
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