Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 306
Route 306, from Acres Road southeasterly to the intersection of Route 349 and Route 306 in Sambro, for 4.5 kilometres will be reduced to one lane at various locations and times from Saturday, July 14 to Sunday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control consists of cones, barrels, pilot vehicle and traffic control people. Motorists are advised to use caution while travelling through the marked work site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-7116
VICTORIA COUNTY: Old Margaree Road Overpass
The Old Margaree Road overpass in Baddeck will be closed for bridge painting from Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 27.
Traffic control consists of traffic control signs and people.
Local Area Office: 902-756-2697
Fax: 902-756-3458
CONTINUING WORK
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Brickton Bridge
The Brickton Bridge on Mount Hanley Road will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for repairs and painting until Friday, Aug 17.
There is a detour at Trunk 1 to Lawrencetown Lane to Middle Road.
Local Area Office: 902-532-2844
Fax: 902-532-7092
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Cribbons Point Road
Cribbons Point Road, at the intersection of Route 337, east 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
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: West Side South River Road
West Side South River Road, from the intersection of Highway 104 for five kilometres to the south, will be reduced to one lane for road construction until Friday, Aug. 31.
Traffic will be controlled by signs and traffic control people. Motorists are advised to use extra caution when travelling through the construction zone.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4, from west of Addington Forks, west for 6.5 kilometers, will be reduced to one lane for road construction until Tuesday, July 31.
Traffic will be controlled by signs and traffic control people. Motorists are advised to use extra caution when travelling through the construction zone.
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 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 to be completed 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 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125
Highway 125 in Cape Breton Regional Municipality from Exit 2 to Exit 4 will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Sunday, Sept. 30.
A detour route is available via Keltic Drive. 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 125, Leitches Creek Bridge
The eastbound lanes of Highway 125, over Leitches Creek, will be reduced to one lane, 24 hours a day, until Sunday, Sept 30. 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.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 327 (Marion Bridge Highway)
Traffic on Route 327 (Marion Bridge Highway) is reduced to one lane for repaving from the intersection of Caribou Marsh Road south for six kilometres until Tuesday, July 31.
Traffic will be controlled by traffic control people. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-794-5120
Fax: 902-794-5141
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102
Highway 102 south and northbound lanes will have intermittent one-lane closures between Exit 11 (Stewiacke) and Exit 13A (Power Centre) for repaving until Tuesday, July 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5784
Fax: 902-896-2259
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Intersection of Salmon River, Brookside and Pictou Roads
Motorists are advised that a one-lane closure will take place at the intersection of Salmon River, Brookside and Pictou Roads for upgrades to the intersection until Wednesday, Oct 31.
Traffic control people will be on site. Public is advised to use an alternate route if possible. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5784
Fax: 902-896-2259
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Barronsfield Road
Barronsfield Road at the intersection of Route 242/Barronsfield Road in River Hebert northerly six kilometres will have one-lane closures for gravelling and paving until Tuesday, July 31.
Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-667-0366
Fax: 902-667-3424
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Highway 104
Highway 104 from the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border, easterly to the CNR overpass, will have a one lane closure for paving from Thursday, July 5 to Tuesday, July 31. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-667-0366
Fax: 902-667-3424
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Route 302
Route 302 at the intersection of Trunk 2, westerly to Trider Road, has one-lane closures for road work until Tuesday, July 31.
Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-667-0366
Fax: 902-667-3424
DIGBY-YARMOUTH COUNTIES: Trunk 1
Trunk 1 from Darling Lake, Yarmouth Co. to Salmon River, Digby Co. will be reduced to one lane for a paving project until Tuesday, July 31.
Traffic control will be 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 for construction.
Two travel lanes will remain open for commuters from 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 from 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 until Tuesday, July 31.
Traffic will be directed through the site on a temporary bridge regulated by traffic lights until the replacement is completed.
Local Area Office: 902-827-5388
Fax: 902-827-5190
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Sackville River Overpass
The Sackville River overpass on Highway 102 southbound, south of Exit 4A, will have a left lane closure for bridge repairs until Saturday, July 21.
Traffic control consists of a jersey barrier and speed reduction to 80 km/h. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-860-5614
Fax: 902-860-5616
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Sedgiwich Bridge
Sedgiwich Bridge, near the intersection of the Arhibald Brook Road and the Higginsville Road, will be closed until Sunday, Sept. 30, for replacement.
Traffic will be routed through the site over a one-lane temporary bridge controlled with traffic lights.
Local Area Office: 902-827-5388
Fax: 902-827-5190
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Three Sections
Paving has started on three sections of road in Halifax Regional Municipality. Sections being paved are:
- Terence Bay Road, 7.7 kilometres
- Lower Prospect Road, 2.3 kilometres
- Lower Prospect Branch, 0.30 kilometres
Work is expected to continue until Sunday, Sept. 30. Motorists are advised there will be lane closures and to expect delays. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-1776
HANTS COUNTY: Route 214
Route 214 from Park Road, 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
INVERNESS COUNTY: Highway 105
Highway 105 from the Victoria/Inverness county line, westerly about 3.5 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for clearing and repaving until to Friday, Aug. 31.
A pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170
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: Oak Island Road
Oak Island Road between West Brooklyn Road and Avonport will be closed to build a wall until Friday, July 20.
A detour route is available via West Brooklyn Road.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342
KINGS COUNTY: Old Baxters Mill Bridge
The Old Baxters Mill Bridge near Baxters Harbour will be closed to replace the bridge until Thursday, Aug. 23.
Detour route at Long Beach Road and Baxters Harbour Road.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Paving Projects
Paving has started on three sections of road in Lunenburg.
Sections being paved are:
- Northfield Road, from Silver Road to McKeen Road at Upper Northfield
- Osborne Road, from Lower Branch Road in New Germany to end of chip seal
- Zwicker Mill Road, from Route 208 to Trunk 10.
Work is expected to continue until Friday, Aug. 31. Traffic control people will be on site. Motorists can expect delays. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-543-4671
Fax: 902-543-5596
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: Blanchard Brook Bridge
Blanchard Brook bridge on Route 348 in Sunny Brae will be closed to all traffic until Friday, July 20 for bridge repairs.
Motorists are advised to use detour at East River West side Road.
Local Area Office: 902-755-7147
Fax: 902-755-7188
PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104
Highway 104, from Broadway overpass, easterly to Exit 29 at Barney's River Station, for about 8 kilometres will be reduced to one lane until Tuesday, July 31 for repaving.
Motorists will follow a pilot vehicle through a 2 kilometre work zone. Wide-load detour signs are posted. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution when travelling through the construction zone. Traffic control people will be on site.
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. A wide-load detour route is marked.
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
RICHMOND COUNTY: Route 320
Traffic on Route 320 will be reduced to one lane from north of the intersection of Route 206 near Arichat, north for 4.5 kilometres, toward D'Escousse to allow for repaving.
Work will take place between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. and traffic will be controlled by traffic control people. The project is scheduled to be completed by Tuesday, July 31.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
YARMOUTH COUNTY: Brooklyn Road
Brooklyn Road at the intersection of Highway 101 in Yarmouth County is closed to traffic for construction of a new underpass until Friday, Aug. 31.
Drivers are asked to take an alternate route.
Local Area Office: 902-742-0587
Fax: 902-742-6000
YARMOUTH COUNTY: Port Maitland Bridge
Port Maitland Bridge on the Main Shore Road is closed for replacement until Friday Aug. 3.
Traffic control consists of detour signs and traffic control people. There is a detour on Main Shore Road and Quaco Road.
Local Area Office: 902-742-2415
Fax: 902-742-0649