Traffic Advisory, Cape Breton Island

Driving conditions are extremely poor today, Feb. 26, across Cape Breton Island and motorists are asked to use caution.

Parts of the island are being hit by white-outs and blowing snow due to a blizzard.

In Cape Breton Regional Municipality, some roads are closed and motorists are being asked to remain off the road until conditions improve.

Staff from Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works report that the following roads are closed:

• Trunk 28 at Fort Petrie;
• Route 255 at Dearns Corner;
• Lingan Road at the former radar base;
• the Gardiner Highway.

Staff are working to reopen roads and clear major arteries.

There is one-lane of escorted traffic across the Canso Causeway due to blowing snow and poor visibility.

Motorists are also asked to stay off the Cabot Trail between Margaree Harbour and Cheticamp and north of Smokey, again due to white-outs and blowing snow.

Antigonish County is also reporting poor visibility and drivers are asked to use extreme caution.