News release

Traffic Advisory, Digby County

Transportation and Public Works (to Oct. 2007)

DIGBY COUNTY: Bear River Bridge

The Bear River Bridge is closed today, Oct. 24. A tractor trailer has collided with the bridge.

A detour is available. Travelling westbound: from the Mary Jane Riley Road at Exit 23 A to Clementsvale Road, then through the Village of Bear River to River Road. Follow River Road northerly to Smith Cove Interchange at Exit 24, and connect back to Highway 101.

The eastbound detour will be the reverse of the westbound detour.

Local Area Office: 902-825-4827
Fax: 902-825-3593