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
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.
Traffic travelling inbound and outbound on Highway 103 will periodically have to detour at the off-ramps at Exit 4 and Exit 5, cross Trunk 3 at Exit 4 and Route 213 at Exit 5, and return on to Highway 103. The periodic detours at both exits will occur until Friday, March 11, while the temporary interchange structures are removed.
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.
Traffic control will consist of signs and traffic control persons.
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