News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

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