News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK

HALIFAX COUNTY: Shubenacadie River CNR Overpass Structure

The Shubenacadie River CNR Overpass Structure on Highway 102 at Enfield will have a one-lane closure from Nov. 12 until Nov. 31 for guardrail replacement. Work will take place from 7 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-860-5615


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. 15. 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

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


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