Traffic Advisory, Cape Breton, Antigonish, Canso Causeway, Update

Motorists are advised to use extreme caution while driving in some parts of Cape Breton Island and Antigonish County today, Feb. 28, as blowing snow is reducing visibility in some areas of Cape Breton and Antigonish County, especially near lakeshores and coastlines.

Some roads remain closed in Inverness County, including Route 395 from the West Lake Ainslie Road to Scotsville. However, crews from Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Public Works and the private sector are working non-stop to open and widen all roads.

The Cabot Trail at Grand Etang is closed until 5 p.m. today, Feb. 28, so crews can remove snow. And all roads in Inverness County are expected to be open by Sunday evening, Feb. 29.

The Canso Causeway is open to two lanes of traffic, however conditions may change depending upon weather. Motorists are asked to call 902-625-2540.

The department also provides updated road condition reports three times a day, seven days a week in winter by calling toll- ree 1- 800-307-SNOW (7669). The service is also available online at www.gov.ns.ca/tran .