News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK

CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125

Highway 125 will be closed to all traffic between Exit 5 at the Sydport Road and Exit 6 at Sydney River on Sunday, May 1 to erect girders on the Sydney River Bridge.

A detour is available via Route 305, Keltic Drive. Work takes place from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-563-2526
Fax: 902-563-2517


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Old Ham Road & Old Post Road Intersection

The Old Ham Road & Old Post Road intersection will have a one- lane closure for intersection improvements from Monday, May 2 to Thursday, June 30.

Traffic control consists of control persons. Motorist can expect delays. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-424-0054
Fax: 902-883-8732


CONTINUING WORK

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Linwood Railway Overpass Bridge

Linwood Railway Overpass Bridge on Trans-Canada Highway 104 is closed on the passing lane for bridge repairs from until Saturday, May 31. The passing lane will remain closed; two way traffic maintained.

Passing lane will be close for 24 hours. Work will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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


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 900m East of Exit 4 to 1 km West of Exit 3, will have a partial lane closures until Thursday, June 30, for repairs.

Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-563-3780
Fax: 902-563-2517


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125

Highway 125, from Meadowbrook Drive at Sydney Mines Town line, Easterly 4.1 km will have a partial lane closure until Thursday, June 30, for repairs.

Local Area Office: 902-563-3780
Fax: 902-563-2715


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 Monday, May 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


INVERNESS COUNTY: French Chapel Bridge

French Chapel Bridge on East Margaree Crossroads will be closed for repairs until Friday, May 13.

An alternate route is available via Cabot Trail and East Margaree Road.

Local Area Office: 902-295-2700
Fax: 902-295-2617


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


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Route #325

Route 325 in Lunenburg County will have alternating lane closures until Friday, June 10. Traffic control will consist of a pilot vehicle, flashing light unit, barrels and traffic cones.

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

Local Area Office: 902-543-7376
Fax: 902-543-5596


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

The 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