Weekly Traffic Advisories
CONTINUING WORK
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 305
The one lane bridge on Route 305, Leitches Creek, will be closed for repairs until Saturday, Feb. 3.
A detour will be available via Highway 125.
Local Area Office: 902-756-2697
Fax: 902-756-3458
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Lawrencetown River Bridge
Lawrencetown River Bridge on Highway 207, near Lawrencetown Beach, will be closed for replacement until Thursday, May 31.
A one-lane bridge will be installed with traffic lights until construction is complete.
Local Area Office: 902-827-5388
Fax: 902-827-5190
KINGS COUNTY: Highway 101
There will be periodic highway lane closings near the West Brooklyn underpass for road repairs until Saturday, March 31.
Traffic control consists of signs and traffic control persons. Traffic may be stopped for short periods. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-543-6342
KINGS COUNTY: Old Baxters Mill Bridge Lane Closure and 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, to replace the 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 open to motorists. A temporary bridge will accommodate one-lane traffic and will be controlled by traffic signals. The bridge width restriction is 4.2 metres. Motorists should proceed with caution.
Local Area Office: 902-755-7146
Fax: 902-755-7049
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 Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Drivers are asked to reduce speed and watch for construction equipment and personnel when passing through the area. Thorburn Bridge has a maximum posted weight of 25 tonnes. A detour around the bridge is available either along the paved section of Hollow Road, from Thorburn Road southerly to Route 347 (Sherbrooke Highway) or via a short gravel section of Hollow Road that runs parallel to the bridge.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-752-7907
Fax: 902-752-7908
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
RICHMOND COUNTY: Black River Bridge
Black River Bridge in Dundee will be reduced to one lane until Wednesday, Jan. 31, for repairs.
Traffic control consists of traffic signals.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946