Traffic Advisory, Flooded and Closed Roads

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--Traffic Advisory, Flooded and Closed Roads

Crews from the Department of Transportation and Public Works advise that some sections of roads are closed and others are passable with caution until further notice due to high winds and flooding today, March 9.

Motorists are advised to drive with caution, use alternate routes, and to avoid crossing blockades.

Damaged or flooded roads that are not marked can be reported to local bases by calling the toll-free line at 1-888-432-3238.

The following is a partial list of roads and bridges affected in the last 24 hours.

ANNAPOLIS COUNTY

A number of roads are flooded or washed out in Annapolis West, including sections of the following: Trunk 1 towards Upper Clements Park, various sections of Route 201 between Annapolis and Bridgetown, sections of Morse Road, Guinea Road and Harris Lane off Route 201.

A number of roads are flooded or washed out in Annapolis East, including sections of the following: Gates Mountain Road (under the 101 overpass), Trunk 1 in Wilmot near Frenchy's, Trunk 1 in Brickton, Ruggles Mountain and Spa Spring Road, Forest Glade, Dalhousie Road, Arlington Road, Route 201 (sections between Trunk 10 and Bridgetown), Baker Lane, Torbrook Mountain, East Torbrook, Dodge Road, Inglesville, Bloomington, Balcom Road, Varner Mountain, Trunk 10, Elliott Road and Craig Road.

COLCHESTER COUNTY

Route 311 at Park Street to Trunk 2 in Onslow is open but passable with extreme caution.

In Truro and Bible Hill, the following roads are closed: Park Street, Farnham Road and Salmon River Road (from Vernon Bridge to Cheese Plant).

In Tatamagouche, the following roads are closed: New River Road, Lake Road, Cooper Road, Trout Brook Road and Cross Road.

DIGBY COUNTY

A number of roads are flooded or washed out in the area, including: sections of Lighthouse Road, Colloden Road, South Range Cross, North Range Cross, Weymouth Falls, Bloomfield Road, the Journey Town Bridge area, and Mink Cove.

HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY

Trunk 3 at Boutilier's Point is closed due to downed power lines. Traffic is being diverted through Island View Drive.

The following roads have some water damage but are passable with caution: Trunk 3 in Queensland, Conrads Road in Queensland, Indian Point Road in Glen Haven, Paddy's Head Road in Indian Harbour and Route 333 (Peggy's Cove at Peggy's Point Road).

HANTS COUNTY

In Hants West, Highway 101, between Exit 6 at Windsor and Exit 7 at Falmouth, is closed until further notice due to downed power lines. Motorists travelling west must detour at Exit 6. Motorists travelling east must detour at Exit 7.

No other roads are closed in Hants West, although there is some flooding throughout the area on secondary roads.

In Hants East, all primary roads are open in Milford, although there is some flooding on secondary roads and some washouts throughout the area.

All primary roads are open in Noel, although there are washouts throughout the area and flooding on some secondary roads.

Minor washouts are reported near Chezzetcook and Spry Bay. The West Side East River Road is closed until further notice due to a blocked culvert.

KINGS COUNTY

Washouts are reported in all sections of the county, including sections of Trunk 1 in Kings South. Avonport Station Road is closed until further notice due to washouts. A section of Black River Road is closed until further notice while crews remove debris. Meadowvale Road in Kings West is closed due to downed power lines.

In Kings East, various sections of roadways are closed due to downed power lines.