Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125
Highway 125 from the Sydport Road off ramp (Exit 5) and Sydney River (Exit 6) will be closed from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the installation of steel girders for the new Coxheath Bridge.
A detour is posted via Route 305 - Keltic Drive.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2526
Fax: 902-563-2517
PICTOU COUNTY: West River East Side Road
The West River East Side Road near Salt Springs in Pictou County is closed to traffic. Motorists are asked to detour by way of West River Station Road and Limerock Road. Traffic signals will be erected on the West River East Side Road by Friday, Feb. 18 to allow for one way traffic.
Local area office: 902-755-7060
Fax: 902-755-7049
CONTINUING WORK
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Carl's Lake Bridge
Carl's Lake Bridge on Merland Church Road, Merland, is closed to all traffic until further notice for repairs.
A detour is available on Monastery Road to Trunk 4 in Monastery. Traffic control consists of signs.
Local Area Office: 902-863-3420
Fax: 902-863-7365
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Coxheath Road
Work will continue on the interchange ramps on Coxheath Road until June.
Traffic control persons will be in place. A detour is available on Route 4 and Blacketts Lake Road.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2526
Fax: 902-563-2517
DIGBY COUNTY: Gates Bridge
Gates Bridge, near the intersection of Sissiboo Road and Gates Lane, will have a 10-tonne weight restriction until bridge repairs are completed.
Heavy vehicles are advised to use Trunk 1 and cross the Sissiboo River at Weymouth.
Local Area Office: 902-527-5448
Fax: 902-527-5371
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 103
Work is continuing on the Highway 103 twinning project between Exit 4 at Hubley and Exit 5 at Tantallon.
Motorists crossing Highway 103 on Trunk 3, and on Route 213, Hammonds Plains Road, must detour over temporary structures.
Minor blasting may occur near exits 4 and 5 between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. until March 31. Efforts will be made to minimize delays at peak travelling times.
Work in the area is expected to continue until the fall.
Local Area Office: 902-835-2702
Fax: 902-835-1860
KINGS COUNTY: Simpson Bridge
Simpson Bridge on Gaspereau River Road is closed for major repairs. A detour is available. Traffic control consists of signs.
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 signs. A detour is available on Popular Hill Road and Meadowville Station Road.
Local Area Office: 902-485-5254
Fax: 902-485-7047