News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Linwood Railway Overpass Bridge

The passing lane of the Linwood Railway Overpass Bridge on Trans- Canada Highway 104 will be closed for bridge repairs from Saturday, April 23 until Saturday, May 31. Two-way traffic will be maintained.

The passing lane will be closed 24 hours a day. Work will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-756-2697
Fax: 902-756-3458


CONTINUING WORK

CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Barra Strait Bridge

Barra Strait Bridge on Route 223 at Grand Narrows will have periodic delays of up to 20 minutes due to electrical repairs and testing.

Work takes place until Friday, April 29.

Local Area Office: 902-563-2245
Fax: 902-563-0540


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


GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Molasses Harbour Bridge

Molasses Harbour Bridge on Route 316 in Port Felix is reduced to one lane for repairs until Aug. 30. Temporary traffic signals are in place.

Local area office: 902-863-3420
Fax: 902-863-7365


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 103

Work is continuing on the Highway 103 twinning project between Exit 4 at Hubley and Exit 5 at Tantallon.

Minor blasting may occur near exits 4 and 5 between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. until Saturday, April 30. 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


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 333

Route 333, from Redmonds Road southerly to Paddy's Head Road, will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Sunday, July 31.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-424-4670
Fax: 902-424-7116


HANTS COUNTY: Vaughan Road Bridge

Vaughan Road will be closed for repairs to the Vaughan Road Bridge until Friday, April 29.

An alternate route is available on Trunk 14 to Station Road and then to Route 236.

Local Area Office: 902-757-2929
Fax: 902-757-2270


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 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: Thornburn Road

Thornburn Road will be closed until Friday, May 13 to allow repairs to the James Ross Bridge.

An alternate route is available on Route 347 and Park Falls Road.

Local Area Office: 902-752-4168
Fax: 902-755-7188


PICTOU COUNTY: West River East Side Road

The West River East Side Road near Salt Springs is reduced to one lane for repairs. Traffic control consists of traffic signals.

Local Area Office: 902-755-7060
Fax: 902-755-7049