News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK


DIGBY COUNTY: Highway 101

Highway 101 will be closed Saturday, Feb. 18 at Exit 25 at the Joggin Bridge Interchange for overpass maintenance. Detour signs will be posted.

On Sunday, February 19 Highway 101 at Exit 25 will be reduced to one lane only. Traffic control will be in place.

A detour is available for all westbound traffic through Smiths cove via Old Trunk 1, Eastbound traffic should expect delays.

Local Area Office: 902-638-3150
Fax: 902-638-3356


CONTINUING WORK


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Lilyvale Bridge

Lilyvale Bridge on the Lilyvale Road is closed for repairs until further notice.

Traffic control consists of signs. A detour is available on Camden Road and Riversdale Road.

Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Mount Whatley Road Bridge

The bridge on Mount Whatley Road at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border will be closed until further notice.

Local Area Office: 902-667-2972
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 further notice. Temporary traffic signals are in place.

Local Area Office: 902-863-3420
Fax: 902-863-7365


HALIFAX COUNTY: Highway 118-Wright Avenue Interchange

Highway 118, from intersection at Highway 111 northerly (toward the airport) will have intermittent lane closures in both directions during interchange construction.

Traffic control consists of cones, barrels and jersey barriers.

For information call 902-424-6144 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-424-2213
Fax: 902-424-7116


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Wyse Road Bridge

Wyse Road Bridge in Middle Musquodoboit will be closed to truck traffic while the bridge is being repaired. Trucks will detour via Route 356 and Route 213 until further notice.

Traffic control consists of signs.

Local Area Office: 902-424-4409
Fax: 902-424-0568


KINGS COUNTY: Old Baxters Mill Bridge Open

The Old Baxters Mill Bridge, near Baxters Harbour in Kings County, is open to one-lane traffic. There is a weight restriction for vehicles weighing more than 5,000 kilograms.

Local Area Office: 902-679-4308
Fax: 902-679-6124


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Sperry Bridge No. 2

Sperry Bridge No. 2 on Petite Riviere Road is closed until further notice.

Detours are posted.

Local Area Office: 902-543-8169
Fax: 902-543-0686


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: Springville Bridge

Springville Bridge will be closed until Friday, March 10 for repairs and maintenance to the bridge deck.

Bridge is closed 24 hours per day. Motorist are advised to use alternates routes.

Local Area Office: 902-755-7147
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


YARMOUTH COUNTY: East Kempt Bridge

The East Kempt Bridge on Route 203 will be closed for bridge replacement until Friday, Feb. 24.

Traffic control consists of detour signs. A detour is available on the North Kempt Road and the Gray Road.

Local Area Office: 902-742-0587
Fax: 902-742-6000