News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

CONTINUING WORK

ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Clarence Road

Clarence Road, at Salomon Chute Brook, is closed for repairs until Monday, Oct 6.

Traffic control consists of barricades, traffic control persons and signage. Detours are available via Hampton Mountain Road and Messenger Road.

Local Area Office: 902-825-3395
Fax: 902-825-2776


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Route 311

Route 311, for 5.3 kilometres from Onslow Road to the Stewarts Bridge, has intermittent one-lane closures to facilitate ditching, culvert work and repaving until Friday, Oct. 31.

Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-893-5784
Fax: 902-896-2259


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Trunk 2

Trunk 2 from Taggart Road to the Portapique River has a one-lane closure for ditching, culvert repairs and repaving until Friday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-893-5784
Fax: 902-896-2259


DIGBY COUNTY: Meteghan River Bridge

Meteghan River Bridge on Trunk 1 is closed until further notice. If traveling from Yarmouth towards Saulnierville on Trunk 1, a detour is available on Maxwellton Road, to Second Division Road, to Placide Comeau Road and back to Trunk 1.

If traveling from Halifax or Digby towards Meteghan River, a detour is available on the Placide Comeau Road, to Second Division Road, to Maxwellton Road and back to Trunk 1.

Local Area Office: 902-769-2192
902-769-3396


GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 16

Trunk 16 from Peas Brook to Halfway Cove Bridge, about 3.6 kilometres, has intermittent lane closures until Friday, Oct. 31.

Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Beaverbank Connector

Beaverbank Connector and Highway 101 interchange ramps, from Sackville Drive to Highway 101, has a lane closure for paving until Friday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of flashing light units and signage. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Offices: 902-424-4670
Fax: 902-424-7116


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Hammonds Plains Road

The Hammonds Plains interchange bridge on Highway 102 (southbound) has a lane closure for repairs until Friday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of a light bar and barrels. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-860-5615
Fax: 902-860-5616


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 103

Blasting will take place on Highway 103 at exits 3 and 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. until Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004.

Both eastbound and westbound motorists may experience short delays. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-835-2702
Fax: 902-835-1860


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 107

Highway 107, between exits 18 and 19, has a one-lane closure for microsurfacing and bridge and guardrail repairs until Monday, Oct. 6. Traffic control consists of signage. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-827-5388
Fax: 902-827-5190


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 111 Dartmouth

Portland Street, Highway 111/118, MicMac Parclo and Exit 5, from MicMac to the Woodland exit, will have partial lane closures for highway ramp light repairs until Friday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of an arrow board. Work takes place from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Local Area Office: 902-869-5301
Fax: 902-864-7811


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 111/118 Interchange Ramps

Highway 111/118 interchange ramps will be closed periodically for repairs until Friday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of signage. Various detours will be provided based on ramp closure. Work takes place 24 hours a day.

Local Area Office: 902-424-4670
Fax: 902-424-7116


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Lacewood Drive

The Highway 102/Lacewood Drive (Exit 2A) interchange has a one- lane closure for repairs to traffic signals, curbs, gutters and sidewalks until Saturday, Nov. 15. Traffic control consists of signage. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-424-4670
Fax: 902-424-7116


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Timber Bridge, Trunk 7

Timber Bridge on Trunk 7 in Moosehead Brook is closed for replacement until Friday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of traffic lights. A detour is available adjacent to the bridge.

Local Area Office: 902-885-2821
Fax: 902-885-3090


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Whites Lake Brook Bridge

Whites Lake Brook Bridge on Route 333 is undergoing concrete repair work and rail replacement until Wednesday, Oct. 15. Traffic control consists of barriers along the north edge. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-860-5614
Fax: 902-860-5616


HANTS COUNTY: Elmsdale Bridge

Trunk 2 between Elmsdale and Lantz has intermittent lane closures for construction of detour approaches and a new bridge until Friday, Oct. 10. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
Fax: 902-883-8732


HANTS COUNTY: Highway 101

Highway 101, from Mount Uniacke to Stillwater overpass, has shifting two-way traffic flow from the old lanes to the new lanes until Monday, Oct. 6. The speed limit will be reduced to 80 km/h for the duration of construction. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and signage. A detour is available on Trunk 1, Exit 3 at Mount Uniacke, to Exit 4 at St. Croix.

Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-7116


INVERNESS COUNTY: Little River Bridge

Little River Bridge at Mill Creek near Port Hood has a one-lane closure for bridge replacement and approaches until Wednesday Nov. 15. Traffic control consists of traffic lights.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946


INVERNESS COUNTY: Main Street, Whycocomagh Village

Main Street in Whycocomagh Village, from Trans-Canada Highway 105 easterly for 1.4 kilometres, has a one-lane closure for road repairs until Friday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946


INVERNESS COUNTY: Margaree Harbour Bridge

Margaree Harbour Bridge is closed to all traffic until Monday, Oct. 27, to facilitate the opening of the new bridge. Traffic control consist of signage. A detour is available via East Margaree Road and East Margaree Crossroads.

Local Area Office: 902-295-2617
Fax: 902-295-2700


INVERNESS COUNTY: Reeves Street

Reeves Street in Port Hawkesbury has a one-lane closure for paving until Monday, Nov. 24. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place 24 hours a day.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946


INVERNESS COUNTY: Sandy Gillis Bridge

Sandy Gillis Bridge in Judique is closed for bridge replacement and approaches until Friday, Oct. 31. A detour is available on a temporary bridge. Traffic control consists of signage. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946


INVERNESS COUNTY: Trunk 19

Crews are surface paving and ditching about four kilometres of Trunk 19, from River Denys Mountain Road northerly. One lane will be closed. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of a pilot vehicle and flag staff. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946


PICTOU COUNTY: Carmichael Road

Toney River Bridge on Carmichael Road in Pictou County is closed until further notice. Traffic control consists of signage. A detour is available on Popular Hill Road and Meadowville Station Road.

Local Area Office: 902-485-5254
Fax: 902-485-7047


PICTOU COUNTY: Joudrey Road

Joudrey Road is closed, except to local traffic, for culvert repairs, until further notice. A detour is available from Louisville Road to Route 6. Work takes place 24 hours a day.

Local Area Office: 902-485-5254
Fax: 902-485-7047


REGION OF QUEENS: Medway River Bridge

Medway River Bridge on Highway 103, about 100 metres east of the intersection with the Medway River Road (Exit 17A), has a one- lane closure for repairs until Monday, Oct. 27. Traffic control consists of traffic signals. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-527-5448
Fax: 902-527-5998


RICHMOND COUNTY: Trunk 4

About 7.6 kilometres of Trunk 4, from the south side of River Bourgeois Road easterly to Highway 104, will be surface paved, ditched and culverted. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, Oct. 31. Work will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Traffic control consists of a pilot vehicle and flag persons.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946


VICTORIA COUNTY: Little Narrows

Little Narrows Road from Little Narrows Ferry has a one-lane closure for road repairs until Friday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946


VICTORIA COUNTY: Route 223

Route 223, from Little Narrows Ferry, westerly 1.5 kilometres, has a one-lane closure for road repairs until Friday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946


VICTORIA COUNTY: Seal Island Bridge

Seal Island bridge has a one-lane closure until Wednesday, Oct. 15. Maximum load width at the bridge is 3.05 metres (10 feet). Traffic control consists of traffic signals and traffic control persons. Work takes place 24 hours a day.

Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170