News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK

ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Phinney Mill Bridge

The Phinney Mill Bridge on Todd Branch Road will be closed for repairs between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 30. A detour is available on Route 201 East to Torbrook Road and Old Mill Road. Traffic control consists of signage and traffic control persons.

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


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104

Motorists are advised that there will be one-lane closures on Highway 104 from Monday, April 26 to Wednesday, June 30. The closure will begin near Exit 31A at Antigonish and extend 4.2 kilometres west. Both directions of traffic will be affected periodically. This is to allow road crews to carry out guardrail installation and asphalt repaving.

The closure will be in effect Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Traffic control will consist of a pilot vehicle and motorists are asked to exercise extra caution when driving in this area.

Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482


CONTINUING WORK

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 September 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

Motorists are advised that there will be a one-lane closure on Highway 101 eastbound between Ellershouse and Stillwater from Friday, April 23 to Sunday, April 25. This is to allow road crews to carry out inspection work on the highway.

The closure will be in effect between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m on Friday and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Traffic control will consist of signage and motorists are asked to exercise extra caution when driving in this area.

Local Area Office: 902-798-5957
Fax: 902-798-2927


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: 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: School Road and Big Cove Road

School Road and Big Cove Road remain closed due to a train derailment which occurred on April 19. The closures will be in effect until the cleanup has been completed, which is expected to be Monday, April 26. Traffic control consists of signage.

Local Area Office: 902-752-4168
Fax: 902-755-7188