Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102
Beginning Monday, Aug. 27, Highway 102 will have a lane closed in each direction at the intersection with Highway 101 at Exit 4, between Bedford and Sackville. This will allow work on the overpass that carries Highway 101 over Highway 102.
Work hours are between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and will continue through Thursday, Aug. 30.
Traffic control consists of cones, barriers and traffic control people. Drivers should slow down and drive with extra caution during construction.
Local Area Office: 902-424-5454
Fax: 902-424-4306
CONTINUING WORK
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 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, 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 for concrete repairs, waterproofing and repaving.
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 Friday, Aug. 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 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
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Intersection of Salmon River, Brookside and Pictou roads
Motorists are advised that there will be a one-lane closure at the intersection of Salmon River, Brookside and Pictou roads for upgrades until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control people will be on site. Motorists are 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 Alton Road north to the tracks near Brookfield will be reduced to one lane for paving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
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
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Truro Heights Connector Truro Heights Connector from Truro Heights Road, east to the entrance to Wal-Mart will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs and paving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 316
Route 316, from about six 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 repairs until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control consists of signs and traffic control people. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Some work make take place on Saturdays.
Local Are Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-7352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 344
Route 344 from the intersection at Trunk 16 east 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 and some 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 north 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: Highway 107
Highway 107, from Little Salmon River Bridge to Exit 18, will have one-lane closures for patching and repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control consists of cones, barriers and traffic control people. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-835-2702
Fax: 902-835-1860
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 207
Highway 207 from West Lawrencetown Road to Three Fathom Harbour will have intermittent delays for repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-827-5388
Fax: 902-827-5190
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: Route 306
Route 306, for about 4.5 kilometres, from Acres Road southeast to the intersection of Route 349 and Route 306 in Sambro will be reduced to one lane at various locations until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control consists of cones, barrels, pilot vehicle and traffic control people. Motorists are advised to be cautious while travelling through the 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 persons.
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 Friday, Aug. 31.
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 215
Route 215 from Kempt Shore east 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: Highway 105
Highway 105 from the Victoria/Inverness county line, west for 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 for 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
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 until Sunday Sept. 30, to allow for road improvements 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: 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, for repaving.
Drivers should expect delays and use extra caution in the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342
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
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103
Highway 103, from two kilometres east of Exit 15, west to the Lunenburg-Queens county line, will have alternating lane closures for micro-surfacing until Friday, Aug. 31
Traffic control consists of a pilot vehicle, a flashing light unit and barriers. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-543-7376
Fax: 902-543-5596
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 east 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 the work zone. Motorists are advised to use 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
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
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 for repairs until Friday, Aug. 31.
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
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, Sept. 7.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
SHELBURNE COUNTY: Barrington Passage - Trunk 3
Barrington Passage - Trunk 3 from the intersection of the Oak Park Road to the intersection of Route 330 will be reduced to one lane for cold planing until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Motorists should expect delays and speed reduction in work zone. Cyclists should use caution. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-742-0587
Fax: 902-749-2244
YARMOUTH COUNTY: Brooklyn Road
Brooklyn Road at the intersection of Highway 101 in Yarmouth County is closed to traffic for construction of an underpass until Friday, Aug. 31.
Drivers are asked to take an alternate route.
Local Area Office: 902-742-0587
Fax: 902-742-6000