News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK


CUMBERLAND COUNTY - Route 209

Route 209, from the Trunk 2/Route 209 intersection westerly toward Diligent River will have one-lane closures for gravelling and paving from Monday, Sept. 10, to Wednesday, Oct. 31.

There will be a traffic control person and pilot vehicle on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-667-0366
Fax: 902-667-3424


KINGS COUNTY: Lovett Road

Lovett Road from Trunk 1 to Brooklyn Street will have one-lane closures for gravelling and repaving from Monday, Sept. 10, to Thursday, Nov. 15.

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

Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342


KINGS COUNTY: Maple Court

Maple Court from English Mountain Road to the end of the road will have a one-lane closure for gravelling and repaving from Monday, Sept. 10, until Sunday, Sept. 30.

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

Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342


KINGS COUNTY: Trunk 1 Trunk 1 from Lockhart Mountain Road to Lovett Road will have one- lane closures for widening, traffic lights, sidewalk and repaving from Monday, Sept. 10, until Monday, Dec. 31.

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

Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342


PICTOU COUNTY: MacKay Bridge

MacKay Bridge on Toney Mills Road, Toney River, will be closed for repairs from Monday, Sept. 10, until Friday, Sept. 28.

A detour route is available on Meadowville Station Road.

Local Area Office: 902- 485-5254
Fax: 902- 485-7047


VICTORIA COUNTY - Highway 105

Highway 105, about one kilometre east of Exit 8 for 5.8 kilometres including ramps at Exit 9 will be reduced to one lane for guardrail and repaving from Monday, Sept. 10, until Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170


VICTORIA COUNTY: Trunk 30 (Cabot Trail)

Trunk 30, from Highway 105 intersection (Exit 11) northerly about 5 kilometres will have one-lane closures for repaving from Monday, Sept. 10, until Wednesday, Oct. 31.

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

Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170


CONTINUING WORK


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104

The intersection of Highway 104 and Beech Hill Road will have a one-lane closure for improvements and repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Traffic will not be stopped but will be slow. Traffic control will be marked with signs. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset seven days a week.

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. 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


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102

Highway 102, southbound lane, from Como Road south to Shubenacadie River, will be reduced to one lane for repaving and patching until Sunday, Sept. 30.

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

Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
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. 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


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Trunk 6

Trunk 6, from Amherst town line to Ripley Loop will have one-lane closures for chip sealing and crack filling until Friday, Sept. 21.

There will be traffic control people and a pilot vehicle on site.

Local Area Office: 902-667-0366
Fax: 902-667-3424


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 possible work on Saturdays.

Local Area 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 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, Sept. 14.

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 from sunrise to sunset. Traffic control will consist of signs and traffic control people.

Local Area Office: 902-237-0068
Fax: 902-835-1860


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 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 (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, Sept. 14.

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, Sept. 14.

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, Sept. 14.

Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-798-6885
Fax: 902-798-2927


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 Sept. 14. 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, north of MacLean Street in the Town of Inverness,1 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


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: Black Brook Bridge

Black Brook Bridge on Route 347 (East River St. Mary's) will be closed for replacement until Friday, Nov. 30.

A temporary detour is parallel to the existing structure. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution when traveling though construction zone.

Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184


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 for repaving until Friday, Sept. 14.

Motorists will follow a pilot vehicle through the work zone and are advised to use extreme caution. 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: 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 Saturday, Sept. 22.

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


VICTORY COUNTY: Trunk 30 (Cabot Trail)

Cabot Trail from Victoria/Inverness county line south for 1.7 kilometres and Cabot Trail from Gold Brook Road south for 1.8 kilometres will have one-lane closures for road repairs until Thursday, Sept. 13.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170


YARMOUTH COUNTY: Indian Sluice Point Bridge

Indian Sluice Point Bridge is now opened to vehicles under two tonnes. Work is expected to end on Friday, Oct. 5.

Vehicles over two tonnes are advised to find alternate route.

Local Area Office: 902-742-2415
Fax: 902-742-0649