News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Transportation and Public Works (to Oct. 2007)

New Work


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102

Highway 102 southbound will have a one-lane closure between exits 13A and 15 (Highway 104) from Monday, May 6 until Thursday, Aug. 31.

Traffic control consists of signs. Commuters are advised to expect delays. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Bruhm Bridge

Bruhm Bridge on Bruhm Road will be closed for repair until Thursday, May 18, at 4 p.m.

Detours are available on Cookville Bridge or Wentzell Bridge.

Local Area Office: 902-527-5448
Fax: 902-527-5371


CONTINUING WORK


ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Highway 101

Highway 101 through Kings and Annapolis counties will have traffic delays in several areas until Monday, May 22.

The delays are due to repairs being made to the following bridges: Cambridge, Brooklyn and Gates Mountain.

Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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


ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Highway 101 - Bridgetown

Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane for repaving from Exit 21 westerly for 8.5 kilometres. Work is expected to be complete on Friday, June 30.

Work will take place from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125

Exit 5A on Highway 125 will be closed for gravelling and the installation of a guard rail until Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Detour signs are posted. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-565-6841
Fax: 902-563-2517


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 327

Route 327 from Highway 125 overpass to Caribou Marsh Road will have a one-lane closure for road repairs until Thursday, Aug. 31. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-568-3378
Fax: 902-563-3379


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102

Highway 102 between Exit 13A and Highway 104 will have intermittent lane closures for repaving on both the southbound and northbound lanes until Thursday, Aug. 31.

Traffic control consists of signs. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Intersection, Route 311, Bible Hill

The intersection on Route 311, Main Street, Trunk 4, Pictou Road and College Road in Bible Hill will be reduced to one lane for improvements until Friday, June 30.

Traffic control will consist of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Lilyvale Bridge

Lilyvale Bridge on the Lilyvale Road is closed for repairs until further notice. Traffic control consists of signs. Detours are 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


DIGBY COUNTY: Highway 101

Highway 101 at Exit 25, Joggin Bridge, will be reduced to one lane until Friday, June 16, for road work. Hours of operations are from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Traffic control consists of traffic control persons.

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


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 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 103

Highway 103 from Exit 3 to Exit 5 will have on-going construction for gravelling and paving until Saturday, Sept. 30.

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

Local Area Office: 902-835-2702
Fax: 902-835-1860


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 118-Wright Avenue Interchange

Between the intersection at Highway 111 and the airport, Highway 118 will have intermittent lane closures in both directions for 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: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-7116


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Magazine Hill Entrance Bridge

The Magazine Hill entrance bridge structure on Trunk 7 will have periodic lane closures for bridge repairs until Wednesday, May 31.

Traffic control consists of traffic control persons, jersey barrier and speed reduction signs. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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


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


HANTS COUNTY: Route 224

Route 224, from Cooks Brook easterly to Exhibition Grounds Road will have a one-lane closure for gravelling and paving until Thursday, Aug. 31.

Traffic control consists of traffic control persons and a follow me truck. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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


INVERNESS COUNTY: Cabot Trail

Cabot Trail (Trunk 30) from 6.2 kilometres south of Margaree Harbour to the new pavement at Margaree Harbour will have a one-lane closure for repaving until Thursday, August 31.

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

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946


KINGS COUNTY: Old Baxters Mill Bridge Open

The Old Baxters Mill Bridge, near Baxters Harbour in Kings County is open to one-lane of traffic. Vehicles weighing more than 5,000 kilograms are restricted from using the bridge.

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


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103

Highway 103, from Northfield Overpass to Exit 10, will have alternating lane closures until Wednesday, May 31, for repaving.

A detour is available on Route 325 from Bridgewater to Mahone Bay.

Traffic control consists of a pilot vehicle and flashing lights. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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


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. Detours are available on Poplar Hill Road and Meadowville Station Road.

Local Area Office: 902-485-5254
Fax: 902-485-7047


PICTOU COUNTY: White Hill Road

White Hill Road has a one-lane closure varying in length and location during ongoing work until Thursday, Aug. 31.

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

Local Area Office: 902-396-8426
Fax: 902-755-7184

  • -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


SHELBURNE COUNTY: Port Clyde Bridge

Port Clyde Bridge on Route 309 will be closed until Monday, May 15, while a new bridge is being built. Motorists are advised to use the Clyde River Bridge on Highway 103.

Local Area Office: 902-543-4733
Fax: 902-543-5596