News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

CONTINUING WORK


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 with traffic lights has been installed until construction is completed.

Local Area Office: 902-827-5388
Fax: 902-827-5190


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 213

Route 213, at the intersection of French Village Station Road and Fox Hollow Drive, will have one-lane closures for installation of traffic signals and turning lane construction until Thursday, May 31.

Traffic control consist 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: Trunk 3

Trunk 3, from the Lunenburg-Halifax Regional Municipality line (Hubbards), easterly to Cleveland Point Road, will have one-lane closures for repaving until Tuesday, July 31.

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


KINGS COUNTY: Glebe Bridge Glebe Bridge on Route 201 will have a 2.7 metre height restriction and 15 tonne weight restriction until further notice.

Local Area Office: 902-670-1727
Fax: 902-538-8288


KINGS COUNTY: Hantsport

Kates Bridge located on Tannery Road in Hantsport will be reduced to one lane for repairs and replacement of the bridge abutments until further notice.

A detour is available on Avon Street.

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


KINGS COUNTY: Highway 101

There will be periodic highway lane closings near the West Brooklyn underpass for road repairs until Monday, April 30.

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

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 Monday, April 30, 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 is 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: 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 Tuesday, July 31, for repairs.

Traffic control consists of traffic signals.

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


SHELBURNE COUNTY: Highway 103

Construction is taking place on Highway 103 between Exit 29 at Barrington and the Clyde River Bridge. Work involves surface milling, repaving and shoulder improvements. The construction will lead to traffic delays.

Work will take place from dawn to dusk. Drivers must slow down in the construction area and should expect delays. The work is scheduled for completion at the end of May.

Local Area Office: 902-742-2416
Fax: 902-742-6000


YARMOUTH COUNTY: Brooklyn Road

Brooklyn Road at the intersection of Highway 101 in Yarmouth County is closed to all traffic for construction of a new underpass until Friday, Aug. 31.

The public is asked to take an alternate route.

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


YARMOUTH COUNTY: Highway 101

Construction is taking place on Highway 101 between Exit 33 at Port Maitland and Exit 34 in Hebron. Work involves surface milling, repaving, shoulder improvements and guardrail installation. The construction will lead to traffic delays.

Work will take place from dawn to dusk. Drivers must slow down in the construction area, or if possible, take an alternate route. The work is scheduled for completion at the end of May.

Local Area Office: 902-742-2416
Fax: 902-742-6000