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 are in place. A detour is available on Route 4 and Blacketts Lake Road.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2526
Fax: 902-563-2517
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. on Sunday, Feb. 27 for installation of steel girders for the new Coxheath bridge.
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 complete.
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
PICTOU COUNTY: West River East Side Road
The West River East Side Road near Salt Springs, Pictou Co., is re-opened to one lane of traffic. Traffic control consists of traffic signals. The road was closed on Feb. 9 due to a collision.
Local Area Office: 902-755-7060
Fax: 902-755-7049