Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
VICTORIA COUNTY: Little Narrows Ferry
Due to a broken cable, the Little Narrows Ferry is out of service for repairs. When the ferry is back in operation an advisory will be issued.
Local Area Office: 902-860-2430
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Sydney River Bridge
The Sydney River Bridge on Keltic Drive is reduced to one lane until Friday, Jan. 29, to allow for repairs.
Residents of Coxheath and Westmount are encouraged to use the interchange on Coxheath Road to get to Highway 125 during the construction period.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2245
CONTINUING WORK
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Melford Brook Bridge
The Melford Brook Bridge on Route 344 at Middle Melford is closed. A two-lane detour bridge will be available until a permanent bridge is built.
The speed limit has been reduced to 60 km/h and warning signs are in place.
Reduced weight restrictions are no longer in effect at this crossing.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Fairview Overpass
Fairview Overpass is reduced to three lanes, to rebuild the southern section. Construction is expected to take about six months.
Traffic will flow outbound on the two outer lanes, and inbound on the inner lane.
Drivers should expect delays, or use an alternate route.
Local Area Office: 902-424-1750
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Fairview Overpass
Traffic on Joseph Howe Drive under the Fairview Overpass will have periodic lane closures from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice.
Traffic control people will be onsite, but delays should be expected. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible.
Local Area Office: 902-424-0054
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102
One of four lanes on Highway 102 to Northwest Arm Drive overpass will be closed until Sunday, Jan. 31.
The lane will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Local Area Office: 902-832-4317
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102, Larry Uteck Interchange
Detour ramps are open for traffic on Highway 102 (Bicentennial Highway) at the Larry Uteck Interchange.
The detour provides two lanes in each direction to carry traffic around the construction site. Speed limit on the detour is 80 km/h.
Local Area Office: 902-424-5591
INVERNESS COUNTY: Doyle's Bridge
Doyle's Bridge on the East Margaree Road will be closed until further notice. A detour is available on East Margaree Crossroad.
Local Area Office: 902-295-2700
INVERNESS COUNTY: Murrays Hill Bridge
Murrays Hill Bridge, which crosses the Mabou River near Rankinville Road, is closed until further notice.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4388
KINGS COUNTY: Bridge Closure
The Busby McMahon Bridge on Brooklyn Street, near Aylesford, will be closed until further notice.
A marked detour route is available on New Road, Route 221 and Morden Road.
Local Area Office: 902-680-5914
KINGS COUNTY: Glebe Bridge
Glebe Bridge, on Route 201, has a 2.7-metre height restriction and a 15-tonne weight restriction until further notice.
Local Area Office: 902-538-3877
KINGS COUNTY: Hantsport
Kates Bridge, on Tannery Road in Hantsport, is closed for repairs until further notice.
A detour is available on Avon Street.
Local Area Office: 902-527-5448
KINGS COUNTY: Hillaton Road
Hillaton Road will be closed for bridge repairs until further notice.
A detour route is available from Route 221 to Route 358 to Saxon Street.
Local Area Office: 902-679-4308
KINGS COUNTY: Rainsforth Bridge
Rainsforth Bridge on Rainsforth Road will be closed for repairs until further notice.
A detour is in place.
Local Area Office: 902-538-3877
VICTORIA COUNTY: Corsen Bridge
Corsen Bridge, two kilometres before Ingonish, continues to be reduced to one lane.
Local Area Office: 902-295-2700