Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 104 Lane Closure
Traffic on the westbound lanes of Highway 104 from Exit 12 at Masstown for about 17 kilometres to the Mines Bass River Road will be reduced to one lane until Friday, Sept. 7, to allow for patching and surface treatment.
Drivers should reduce speed and use extra caution in the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259
INVERNESS COUNTY: Trunk 19
Traffic on Trunk 19 from north of MacLean Street in the Town of Inverness north for about 8.3 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane from Monday, Aug. 13, to Sunday Sept. 30, to allow for road improvement and repaving.
Drivers should reduce speed and expect delays in the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259
KINGS COUNTY: Highway 101 Lane Closure
Traffic on Highway 101 from Coldbrook west for about 4.3 kilometres will be reduced to one lane until Friday, Aug. 17, to allow for surface treatment.
Drivers should expect delays and use extra caution in the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342
KINGS COUNTY: Aylesford Road
Traffic on Aylesford Road from the intersection of Dalhousie Road north for about six kilometres will be reduced to one lane until Wednesday, Oct. 31, to allow for repaving.
Drivers should expect delays and use extra caution in the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342
QUEENS COUNTY: Lake View Bridge Trunk 8--Wide Load Detour
Traffic on Lake View Bridge on Trunk 8, one kilometre north of Caledonia is reduced to one lane until Wednesday, Aug. 22. Vehicles with loads wider than three metres will be required to use a marked detour route on Hibernia Road and Old Harmony Road.
Traffic at the bridge will be controlled by traffic signals 24 hours a day during construction.
Local Area Office: 902-354-5035
Fax: 902-354-3106
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.
Detour route at Trunk 1 to Lawrencetown Lane to Middle Road.
Local Area Office: 902-532-2844
Fax: 902-532-7092
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Route 201
Route 201 from Paradise Lane to Mount Hanley Road will have one-lane closures for culvert and shoulder repairs until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4827
Fax: 902-825-3593
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
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 re paving until Friday, Aug. 3.
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
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 Monday, Aug. 20.
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 Friday, Aug 17.
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
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Trunk 2
Trunk 2 from Little Bass River to Economy River will have one-lane closures for ditching and paving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5784
Fax: 902-896-2259
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 316
Route 316, from about 6 kilometres south of Route 276 at Goshen, south to the Guysborough-St. Mary's municipal boundary will have intermittent one-lane closures for gravelling and paving until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 7
Gaspereaux Brook Bridge on Trunk 7 at Liscomb will be reduced to one lane for bridge rehabilitation until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control consists of signs. Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Some possible work on Saturdays.
Local Are Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-7352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 344
Route 344 from the intersection at Trunk 16 easterly to MacPherson Lake Road will have intermittent one-lane closures for patching and repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: South River Lake Road
South River Lake Road, from Route 316 east for 6.1 kilometres, will have intermittent one-lane closures for gravelling and paving until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 16
Trunk 16 from the intersection at Larrys River Road northerly to Church Street will have intermittent one-lane closures for patching and repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Kearney Lake Road
Kearney Lake Road and the Highway 102 northbound exit will have one-lane closures for intersection improvements, signal installation and widening until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-835-2702
Fax: 902-835-1860
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Lawrencetown River Bridge
Lawrencetown River Bridge on Highway 207 near Lawrencetown Beach will be closed until Wednesday, Aug. 15.
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: Route 306
Route 306 from Acres Road southeasterly to the intersection of Route 349 and Route 306 in Sambro, 4.5 kilometres will be reduced to one lane at various locations until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control consists of cones, barrels, a pilot vehicle and traffic control people. Motorists are advised to be cautious while travelling through marked work site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-7116
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 333
Route 333 from Mills Road in Goodwood, south to Brookside Road will have one-lane closures for patching and sealing until Friday, Aug. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-798-6885
Fax: 902-798-2827
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 333
Sections of Route 333 from the West Dover ball park for eight kilometres to Blind Bay at the intersection of MacDonalds Road will be reduced to one lane until Sunday, Sept. 30, to allow for repaving.
Work will take place between sunrise and sunset. Traffic will be controlled signs and traffic control people.
Local Area Office: 902-237-0068
Fax: 902-835-1860
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 Monday, Aug. 6.
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 starting early to mid July.
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 Wed, Aug 22.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
Fax: 902-883-3732
HANTS COUNTY: Sangsters Bridge
Sangsters Bridge will be closed due to bridge repairs until Wednesday, Aug. 15.
Detour route to be clearly marked. Bridge is closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day.
Local Area Office: 902-757-2929
Fax: 902-757-2270
HANTS COUNTY: Route 215
Route 215 from Kempt Shore easterly to Sherman Lake Road will have one-lane closures for repaving until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-798-6885
Fax: 902-798-2927
HANTS COUNTY: Route 354
Route 354 from Findley Road to Route 215 will have one-lane closures for paving until Friday, Aug. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-883-3535
Fax: 902-883-8732
HANTS COUNTY (EAST HANTS): Trunk 1
Trunk 1 from Uniacke Mines Road west to Lakelands South Rawdon Road will have one-lane closures for patching and sealing until Friday, Aug. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-798-6885
Fax: 902-798-2927
HANTS COUNTY (EAST HANTS): Trunk 14
Trunk 14 from Cheese Factory Corner (Route 202) to Beaverbank Road (Route 354) will have one-lane closures for patching and sealing until Friday, Aug. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-798-6885
Fax: 902-798-2927
HANTS COUNTY (WEST HANTS): Trunk 14
Trunk 14 to the Lunenburg County line will have one-lane closures for patching and sealing until Friday, Aug. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-798-6885
Fax: 902-798-2927
INVERNESS COUNTY: Grand Etang--Cabot Trail
There will be a one lane closure for construction of approaches for the temporary bridge at Grand Etang until Friday, Aug. 17.
Work takes place from 7 a.m to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170
INVERNESS COUNTY: Highway 105
Highway 105 from Victoria/Inverness county line westerly about 3.5 kilometres will be reduced to one lane for clearing and repaving until to Friday, Aug. 31.
Pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170
INVERNESS COUNTY: Route 252 and Shore Road
Route 252 from the intersection of Trunk 19 in Mabou east for 10 kilometres, and Shore Road from the intersection of Trunk 19 in Judique north for 3.2 kilometres will be reduced to one lane during paving.
Work is taking place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Friday, Aug. 31. Traffic control people and pilot vehicles will help guide drivers safely through the construction areas.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
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: 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: Trans-Canada 104
Trans-Canada 104, from Broadway Overpass easterly to Exit 29 at Barney's River Station for about 8.1 kilometres will be reduced to one lane until Friday, Aug. 31 for repaving.
Motorists will follow a pilot vehicle through a two-kilometre work zone. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution when travelling through construction zones. 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
PICTOU COUNTY: Westville Road and Trunk 4
Traffic on the Westville Road (Route 289) will be reduced to one lane from Exit 23 of Highway 104 for 2.5 kilometres southwest to the Westville town line.
Traffic will also be reduced to one lane on Trunk 4 (Truro Road) from the intersection of the Westville Road (Route 289) for 2.5 kilometres to the west.
The reductions will allow for repaving. Work will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is scheduled for completion on Sunday, Sept. 30.
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 Friday, Aug. 17, 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 Friday, Aug 17.
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. 17.
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