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Weekly Traffic Advisories

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 until Tuesday, May 31. The passing lane will remain closed; two way traffic maintained.

Passing lane will be closed 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: Barra Strait Bridge

The Barra Strait Bridge on Route 223 at Grand Narrows will have intermittent one-lane closures for repairs until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from 7 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 900 metres east of Exit 4 to 1 kilometre west of Exit 3, will have 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 kilometres will have a partial lane closure until Thursday, June 30, for repairs.

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


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 223

Route 223, from 200 metres east of Scotchlake Road, westerly 2.4 kilometres will have a one-lane closure for repairs until Thursday, June 30.

Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a pilot vehicle. 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: Route 327

Route 327, from the turn off to Grand Mira Road South, northerly 4.1 kilometres will have a one-lane closure for repairs until Thursday, June 30.

Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Trunk 2

The route 302/Trunk 2 intersection toward Springhill has a one-lane closure for culvert repairs until Tuesday, May 24.

Traffic control consists of a traffic control person. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-667-0366
Fax: 902-667-3424


GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Molasses Harbour Bridge

Molasses Harbour Bridge on Route 316 in Port Felix is reduced to one lane for repairs until Tuesday, 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: Oldham Road and Old Post Road Intersection

Oldham Road and Old Post Road intersection will have a one-lane closure for intersection improvements until Thursday, June 30.

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

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


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


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 7, Sheet Harbour

East River Bridge on Trunk 7 will have a one-lane closure for repairs to the under side structure until Friday, May 27.

Traffic control will consists of barrels. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-860-5614
Fax: 902-860-5616


HANTS COUNTY: Barneys Brook Bridge

Trunk 2, at Barneys Brook Bridge, has a one-lane closure for removal of exiting structure. A temporary bridge is in place. Work continues until Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Detour route available via Highway 102 from Exit 3 to Exit 9. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
Fax: 902-883-8732


HANTS COUNTY: Highway 102

Highway 102 will be reduced to one lane from 0.06 kilometres south of the Exit 10 overpass structure southbound to about 0.08 kilometres north of Exit 9 overpass structure including ramps at Exit 10 for asphalt concrete patching and repaving until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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


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 27 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 until further notice. Traffic control consists of traffic signals.

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


PICTOU AND COLCHESTER COUNTY: Trunk 4

Trunk 4 from Exit 18A,(near Mount Thom) eight kilometres easterly, will have a one-lane closure for repairs until Monday, Oct. 31.

Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-893-5784
Fax: 902-896-2259