News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

CONTINUING WORK

COLCHESTER COUNTY: Luther McNutt Bridge Luther McNutt Bridge on Truro Road is closed except to local traffic until Monday, Dec. 15, for bridge structure removal and replacement. Traffic control consists of detour signage.

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


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 103 Blasting will take place on Highway 103, at exits 3 and 4, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. until September 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


HANTS COUNTY: Elmsdale Bridge Elmsdale Bridge on Trunk 2 between Elmsdale and Lantz is closed until June 2004. A detour is available around the bridge. Traffic control consists of a detour sign.

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


HANTS COUNTY: Highway 101 Highway 101, from Mount Uniacke to the Stillwater overpass, is now open. Work will continue in isolated areas. The speed limit is 100 km/h. Motorists may occasionally experience some minor traffic delays in areas where traffic has been reduced from two lanes to one.

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


INVERNESS COUNTY: Little River Bridge Little River Bridge at Mill Creek near Port Hood is closed until Saturday, Dec. 13 for replacement of bridge and approaches. A detour is available. Traffic control consists of traffic lights.

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


INVERNESS COUNTY: Sandy Gillis Bridge Sandy Gillis Bridge in Judique is closed until Saturday, Dec. 13 for bridge replacement and repair to approaches. 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


KINGS COUNTY: Simpson Bridge Simpson Bridge on Gaspereau River Road is closed for major repairs. Detour signage is available.

Local Area Office: 902-679-6122
Fax: 902-679-6187


PICTOU COUNTY: Black Brook Bridge Black Brook Bridge on Minto Road is closed for removal and replacement of the bridge structure until Monday, Dec. 15. Detour signage is available.

Local Area Office: 902-893-6194
Fax: 902-893-6196


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


YARMOUTH COUNTY: Canal Bridge The Canal Bridge in Raynardton will be closed to all traffic until Saturday, Dec. 20 to facilitate replacement of the structure. Traffic control consists of detour signage.

Local Area Office: 902-742-2415
Fax: 902-742-0649