News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

CONTINUING WORK


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Cribbons Point Road

Cribbons Point Road, at the intersection of Route 337, easterly for about 1.7 kilometres, will have one-lane closures for repaving until Tuesday, July 31.

Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Trunk 7

Trunk 7, about 2.6 kilometres north of the Antigonish-Guysborough County line for about 8.3 kilometres, will have one-lane closures for repaving until Tuesday, July 31.

Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Groves Point Road

Groves Point Road, from Highway 105 to Groves Point Beach Park, will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Sunday, Sept. 30.

The detour route is St. James Road. Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 105

There will be one-lane closures on Highway 105 from one kilometre east of the Highway 125 interchange, (before Ed's Playland), easterly to the bridge near the Marine Atlantic Terminal, for ditching, pipe work, and repaving. The work is scheduled for completion by Sunday, Sept. 30.

A detour is available on Gannon Road. Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517


CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Highway 125, Leitches Creek Bridge

The eastbound lanes of Highway 125, over Leitches Creek, will be reduced to one lane, 24 hours a day until late June. This will allow concrete repairs, waterproofing, and repaving of the bridge deck.

Drivers should use extra caution and be prepared for traffic delays in the construction area. Keltic Drive is available as a detour route.

Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Highway 104

Highway 104, eastbound and westbound lanes, at the New Brunswick-Nova Scotia border, will have speed reductions to 80 km/h and one lane closures for paving and installation of weight motion sensors until Friday, June 1.

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

Local Area Office: 902-667-2972
Fax: 902-667-8294


DIGBY-YARMOUTH COUNTIES: Trunk 1

Trunk 1 from Darling Lake, Yarmouth County, to Salmon River, Digby County will be reduced to one lane for a paving project until Tuesday, July 31.

Traffic control consists of a pilot vehicle. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 111

Highway 111, eastbound and westbound, from the Windmill Road overpass to Lake Micmac and Lake Banook will have lane closures at various locations until late July due to construction.

Two travel lanes will remain open for commuters between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Halifax bound, and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Dartmouth bound. At least one travel lane will remain open at all other times. Motorists are advised to use extra caution when travelling through the work site, and be prepared for delays.

Traffic is controlled by traffic control people, signs, cones and barrels. Work is expected to take place between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday (some weekend work may take place).

Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-7116


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 people will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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


HANTS COUNTY: Route 214

Route 214 from Park Road, westerly to Trunk 14, will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Tuesday, July 31.

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

Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
Fax: 902-883-3732


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 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 Wednesday, May 30.

Traffic control people will be on site. 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 Wednesday, May 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 Branch Road

West Branch Road is reduced to one lane for road construction until Friday, June 1.

Traffic control people will be on site. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution when travelling through the construction zone. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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 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 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