Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Centerville Street
Centerville Street from Gardiner Road to Atlantic Drive will be reduced to one lane for patching and repaving from Monday, Sept. 25, until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control will consist of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517
HANTS COUNTY: Lantz
Poplar Drive will be closed for culvert replacement from Monday, Sept. 25, until Friday, Sept. 29.
Traffic control will consist of detour signage. A detour is available on Logan Drive and then to Brookside Avenue.
Local Area Office: 902-758-3009
Fax: 902-758-5321
KINGS COUNTY: Victoria Road, Secondary Road 221
From Monday, Sept. 25, to Tuesday, Oct. 31, road improvement work will be taking place on Victoria Road north of Aylesford, from the Highway 101 overpass north for two kilometres to the intersection of Secondary Road 221, and then east on Secondary Road 221 for one kilometre.
Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in sections where work is taking place.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4827
Fax: 902-825-3593
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Zwicker Brook Bridge
Zwicker Brook Bridge on Lower Branch Road in Branch LaHave will be closed for bridge repairs from Monday, Sept. 25, until Friday, Sept. 29.
A detour is available on Bruhm Road, Trunk 10 and Branch LaHave Road. Detour signs are posted.
Local Area Office: 902-527-5448
Fax: 902-527-5371
CONTINUING WORK
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Alder River Bridge
The Alder River Bridge in Alder River will be closed until Monday, Sept. 25, for replacement of the bridge.
A detour route is available via Antigonish-Guysborough Road through Glen Roy and Meadow Green.
Local Area Office: 902-863-3420
Fax: 902-863-7365
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Ohio Cross Iron Bridge
The Ohio Cross Iron Bridge on the Ohio West Road over the Ohio River is closed for replacement until Friday, Dec. 15.
A detour is available on Ohio Cross Road.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Beaver Meadow Road
To allow for repaving, Beaver Meadow Road will be reduced to one lane from the intersection of Trunk 4 at James River for 3.2 kilometres to the intersection of Mill Road.
The work will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Tuesday, Oct. 31. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Cape Jack Road
Cape Jack Road, from Trunk 4 at Linwood, northerly to Cape Jack Wharf Road, will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Saturday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4, from Cape Jack Road easterly to Frankville Road, will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Saturday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125
Exit 5A on Highway 125 will be closed for gravelling and the installation of a guardrail until Saturday, Sept. 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: Highway 125, Trunk 4
Highway 125, Trunk 4 in Sydney River will have a single-lane closure for paving until Saturday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Motorists should expect delays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and are advised to use alternate routes.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 255
Route 255 from Glace Bay town line to Durns Corner will be reduced to one lane for patching and paving until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 4
Lane closures will be required on Trunk 4 between Victoria Junction and Gardiner Road to allow for repaving.
Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Tuesday, Oct. 31. This is a four-lane section, so one lane will always be open in each direction. Drivers should reduce speed and drive with extra caution in the construction zone.
Local Area Office: 902-794-5120
Fax: 902-794-5141
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4 will be reduced to one lane from the church in East Bay for 3.5 kilometres west to allow for repaving until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and traffic will be directed by traffic control persons and signs.
Local Area Office: 902-794-5120
Fax: 902-794-5141
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 22
Trunk 22, from Louisbourg town limits northerly for about 4.6 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for patching and repaving until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170
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
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Robie Street
Robie Street, Truro, will be reduced to two lanes for paving and construction of curb and sidewalk until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Route 236
Route 236, from the 102 overpass structure at Robie Street to Old Mill Road, will be reduced to one lane until Tuesday, Oct. 31, so workers can install culverts and pave.
Traffic control consists 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: Trunk 2
Trunk 2 from Portapique River to Little Bass River will have intermittent one-lane closures until Tuesday, Oct. 31, for paving.
Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5784
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 Tuesday, Oct. 31., while a new bridge is built.
Local Area Office: 902-667-2972
Fax: 902-667-3424
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Route 209
Route 209 will be reduced to one lane from 2.1 kilometres east of Fox Point Road for three kilometres to the east for repaving until Friday, Oct. 6.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by a traffic control person. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-667-6586
Fax: 902-667-3424
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Route 302
Route 302 from Athol Road to Trider Road will be reduced to one lane until Tuesday, Oct. 10, to allow for repaving.
Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and traffic will be controlled by traffic control persons.
Local Area Office: 902-667-6586
Fax: 902-667-3424
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Trunk 2
Traffic on Trunk 2 will be reduced to one lane for repaving from Fort Lawrence Road to the Amherst Town Line.
Traffic will be controlled by a traffic control person. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Saturday, Sept. 30.
Local Area Office: 902-667-6586
Fax: 902-667-3424
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Molasses Harbour Bridge
Molasses Harbour Bridge on Route 316 in Port Felix is reduced to one lane via detour bridge until Thursday, Nov. 30. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals or traffic control persons.
Local Area Office: 902-863-3420
Fax: 902-863-7365
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 316
Route 316 from the intersection with Route 276 at Goshen southerly towards Goldboro will have intermittent one lane closures for gravelling and paving until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 16
Trunk 16 from 1.1 kilometres east of Old Queensport Loop easterly towards Canso will have intermittent one lane closures for gravelling and paving until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Monday to Saturday.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 103
Motorists on Highway 103 between Exit 4 and Exit 5 should drive with extra caution as traffic will be diverted between old and new highway sections while this section is being twinned.
Motorists are advised to follow traffic control measures in place and obey the 80 km/h speed limit. Two-way traffic is still in place on most sections.
The work is expected to be completed by early October.
Local Area Office: 902-835-2702
Fax: 902-835-1860
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 103
Highway 103 at Exit 5 will be under construction for gravelling and paving until Saturday, Sept. 30. A reduced speed limit of 80 km/h is posted for the duration of the project.
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.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
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
HANTS COUNTY: Georgefield Road
Georgefield Road, from Shubenacadie Road northerly to the landfill site, a total of 5.5 kilometres, will have occasional one-lane closures for patching and repaving until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control consists of traffic control persons, signs, cones and barrels. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some weekend work may be involved.
Local Area Office: 902-424-4545
Fax: 902-424-7116
HANTS COUNTY: Highway 102
The northbound lanes of Highway 102 from Exit 9 to Exit 10 near Shubenacadie will have one-lane closures for paving.
The work will take place from sunrise to sunset until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control will consist of traffic barrels and signs. Speed reductions in the work zone will be enforced. Drivers should expect slower travel through the work zone.
Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
Fax: 902-883-8732
HANTS COUNTY: Railway Overpass, Falmouth
Avon River, No. 2 railway overpass structure, west of Exit 7 at Falmouth on Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane for deck repairs until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control consists of barricades and traffic lights. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-860-5614
Fax: 902-860-5616
INVERNESS COUNTY: River Inhabitants Road and Cenotaph Road
River Inhabitants Road from Highway 105 at Exit 2 southerly for 8.4 kilometres to the intersection at Cenotaph Road, and Cenotaph Road from River Inhabitants Road about 2.5 kilometres east through the Village of West Bay Road, will have a one-lane closure until Tuesday, Oct. 31, for repaving.
Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
KINGS COUNTY: Black Rock Road
Black Rock Road from Trunk 1 to Route 221 will be reduced to one lane for patching and repaving until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to a half hour after sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4827
Area: 902-825-3593
KINGS COUNTY: Gaspereau River Road Closure
The Gaspereau Road will be closed until Saturday, Sept. 30, to allow for the replacement of the Minor Bridge over Curry Brook.
Detour routes are marked on Gaspereau River Road, Grand Pré Road, Ridge Road, and Highway 101.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-424-0849
KINGS COUNTY: Old Baxters Mill Bridge Weight Restrictions
The Old Baxters Mill Bridge near Baxters Harbour 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
KINGS COUNTY: West Brooklyn Road
West Brooklyn Road over Highway 101 will be closed until Saturday, March 31, 2007. This is to allow for the removal and replacement of the existing overpass.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Area: 902-542-6342
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Chester
The intersection of Trunk 3 and Duke Street in Chester will periodically be reduced to one lane for installation of new sidewalks and curbs until Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Traffic control consist of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-421-0224
Fax: 902-543-5593
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: Big Gut Bridge
Big Gut Bridge on Route 348 between Hillside and Pictou Landing is closed due to fire damage.
Alternate routes are available on Change Harbour Road or Egypt Road.
Local Area Office: 902-755-7060
Fax: 902-755-7049
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: Durham Bridge
Durham Bridge, located on Green Hill Road and Route 376, will be closed for replacement until Monday, Oct. 30.
Motorists are advised to follow detour signs.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: Route 245
Route 245 will be reduced to one lane from the intersection of Browns Mill Road northeasterly for 5.8 kilometres until Tuesday, Oct. 31, to allow for repaving.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Traffic will be controlled by traffic control persons.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: Thorburn Road Overpass Structure
The Thorburn Road overpass structure at Exit 26 on Highway 104 will occasionally have a reduced speed limit due to shoulder work until Friday, Dec. 15.
Drivers are asked to reduce speed and watch for construction equipment and personnel when passing through the area. The Department of Transportation and Public Works is requesting that motorists using Route 347 use an alternate route.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-752-7907
902-752-7908
PICTOU COUNTY: Trunk 4
Sections of Trunk 4 will be reduced to one lane from the intersection of Fraser Mountain Road, to the intersection of Highway 104 at Exit 27A until Tuesday, Oct. 31, to allow for repaving.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Traffic will be controlled by traffic control persons.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
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
PICTOU COUNTY: Woodburn Bridge
Woodburn Bridge on Woodburn Road will be closed until Saturday, Sept. 30, for replacement of the bridge.
Motorists are advised to follow detour signs via Woodburn Road, Trunk 4, Frasers Mountain Road, John Campbell Road and Route 289 Little Harbour Road.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: Woodburn Road
Woodburn Road, from Trunk 4 at Pine Tree to Route 289, Little Harbour Road will be reduced one lane until Tuesday, Oct. 31, for patching and repaving.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
RICHMOND COUNTY: Black River Bridge
Black River Bridge in Dundee will be reduced to one lane until Monday, Dec. 25, for repairs.
Traffic control consists of traffic signals 24 hours per day.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
VICTORIA COUNTY: Highway 105
Highway 105 from Exit 11 (St. Ann's), to Exit 12 (Englishtown), will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170
VICTORIA COUNTY: Cabot Trail
The Cabot Trail from Highway 105 to Yankee Line Road will have a one-lane closure for patching and repaving until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170
VICTORIA COUNTY: Highway 105
Highway 105, from Humes River easterly to West Side Middle River Road, will be reduced to one lane for patching and repaving until Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Work will take place from 6 a.m. to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170