Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
PICTOU COUNTY: Trenton Connector
There will be a full closure on the Trenton Connector on Tuesday, May 11 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. while road crews carry out repairs.
A detour will be in place and motorists are asked to take alternative routes for the duration of the work.
Local Area Office: 902-752-4168
Fax: 902-755-7188
CONTINUING WORK
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104
Motorists are advised that there will be one-lane closures on Highway 104 until 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 from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m
Traffic control will consist of a pilot vehicle and motorists are asked to use extra caution when driving in this area.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482
CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Barra Strait Bridge
Clearance for marine traffic will be restricted under the Barra Strait bridge at Grand Narrows until Wednesday, June 30. A painting project is being carried out and the lift span will not be in operation. Larger marine vessels will not be able to pass underneath the bridge during this period.
The work will take place from Monday to Saturday, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m
There will be minimal delays for vehicles for short periods of time. Traffic control will consist of traffic control persons.
Local Area Office: 902-756-2518
Fax: 902-756-3458
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
INVERNESS COUNTY: Cabot Trail (Trunk 30)
Motorists are advised that there will be one-lane closures on the Cabot Trail (Trunk 30) until Wednesday, June 30, while repaving work is being carried out. The closures will begin at Point de Havre Road in Cheticamp and extend north to Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
The closures will be in effect weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Both directions of traffic will be affected periodically.
Traffic control will be in place and motorists are asked to use extra caution while driving in this area.
Local Area office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
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
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