Weekly Traffic Advisories
CONTINUING WORK
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: Highway 104
Highway 104 in Heatherton will be reduced to one lane until Friday, Dec. 8, for concrete repairs.
Traffic control will consists of traffic lights.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 4
There will be lane closings on Trunk 4 between Victoria Junction and Gardiner Road to allow repaving.
Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Friday, Dec. 8. 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
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Harold Higgins Bridge
The Harold Higgins Bridge on the Higgins Mill Road will be closed for repairs until Friday, Dec. 8, for repairs.
Traffic control will consist of signage. Traveling public are advised to find an alternate route.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5780
Fax: 902-893-8175
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Lilyvale Bridge
Lilyvale Bridge on 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 curbs and sidewalks until Friday, Dec. 8.
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 at Robie Street to Old Mill Road, will be reduced to one lane until Friday, Dec. 8, 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
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Molasses Harbour Bridge
Molasses Harbour Bridge on Route 316 in Port Felix is reduced to one lane via a detour bridge until Friday, Dec. 8.
Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals or traffic control persons.
Local Area Office: 902-863-3420
Fax: 902-863-7365
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Lawrencetown River Bridge
Lawrencetown River Bridge on Highway 207, near Lawrencetown Beach, will be closed for replacement until Thursday, May 31, 2007.
A one lane bridge will be installed with traffic lights until construction is complete.
Local Area Office: 902-827-5388
Fax: 902-827-5190
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Scott's Branch Bridge
Scott's Branch Bridge on Route 333 will have a lane narrowed to 3.3 metres until Friday, Dec. 8, for bridge repairs and deck and guardrail replacement.
Traffic control consists of a lighting system. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5 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
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
PICTOU COUNTY: Big Gut Bridge
Big Gut Bridge, on Route 348 near Pictou Landing, is opened to motorists. A temporary bridge will accommodate one-lane traffic and will be controlled by traffic signals. The bridge has a width restriction of 4.2 metres. Motorists should proceed with caution.
Local Area Office: 902-755-7146
Fax: 902-755-7049
PICTOU COUNTY: Durham Bridge
Durham Bridge, located on Green Hill Road and Route 376, will be closed for replacement until Friday, Dec. 15.
Motorists are advised to follow detour signs.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: Thorburn Road Overpass
The Thorburn Road overpass at Exit 26 on Highway 104 will occasionally have a reduced speed limit because of 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: West Branch Road
West Branch Road will be reduced to one line until Friday, Dec. 8, for culvert replacement.
Traffic control will consists of a pilot vehicle and 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 Road
Woodburn Road, from Trunk 4 at Pine Tree to Route 289, Little Harbour Road, will be reduced one lane until Friday, Dec. 8, 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