Weekly Traffic Advisories
CONTINUING WORK
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: McEwan Bridge - Trunk 1
McEwan Bridge over McEwan Brook on Trunk 1, about four kilometres west of Middleton, will be closed for replacement until Friday, Nov. 16.
A detour is provided on Mount Hanley Road, Clarence Road and Elliott Road.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4827
Fax: 902-825-3593
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104, West River No. 2 Bridge
Highway 104 is reduced to one lane at West River No. 2 bridge for repairs until Monday, Nov. 19.
Traffic control consists of control persons. Traffic signals are expected to be in place on Tuesday. Oct. 23.
Local Area Office: 902-863-3420
Fax: 902-863-7365
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4 (South River Road) intersection with Beech Hill Road will be reduced to one lane for intersection improvement and paving and repaving until Friday, Nov. 30.
Traffic control consist of control persons. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4, from East Bay west for about four kilometres to the Ski Ben Eoin area, will have one-lane closures until Friday, Nov. 30, for paving and construction of a left-turning lane into the golf and ski area.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Intersection of Salmon River, Brookside and Pictou roads.
Motorists are advised of a one lane closure at the intersection of Salmon River, Brookside and Pictou roads for upgrades to the intersection until Friday, Nov. 30.
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
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 344
Route 344 from the intersection at Trunk 16, east to MacPherson Lake Road will have intermittent one-lane closures for shoulder gravelling until Friday, Nov. 9.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and occasionally, Saturdays.
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 shoulder gravelling until Friday, Nov. 9.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Burnside Drive
Burnside Drive, from Commodore Drive to the ramp at Highway 111 and the eastbound ramp from Highway 111 to Burnside Drive, about one kilometre, will have lane closures at various locations and times for widening, gravelling, signal installation, paving and repaving until Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008.
Traffic control consist of cones, barriers, signs and traffic control people. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset. Some weekend work may be involved.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-0054
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 207
Highway 207 from West Lawrencetown Road to Three Fathom Harbour will have intermittent delays for repaving until Friday, Nov. 9.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-827-5388
Fax: 902-827-5190
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Lewis Lake Bridge, Trunk 1
The Lewis Lake Bridge structure on Trunk 1, is reduced to one lane for bridge repairs until Friday, November 16.
Traffic control consists of traffic light and jersey barriers. Bridge lane narrows to 3.5 metres. Wide loads are advised to use an alternate route. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-860-5614
Fax: 902-860-5616
HANTS COUNTY: Bishopville Road
The Bishopville Road will be closed at Highway 101 for construction of the new Highway 101 structure over Bishopville Road until Friday, Nov. 30.
Detour route via Rand Street, Bog Road and Old Post Road.
Local Area Office: 902-798-6888
Fax: 902-798-2927
HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 1
Trunk 1 from Ardoise School Road, west to the St. Croix River Bridge, will have one-lane closures for repaving until Thursday, Nov. 15.
Traffic control consists of cones. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-424-4670
Fax: 902-424-7116
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: Jackson Bridge
The South Bishop Road in Coldbrook, between civic numbers 1464 and 1483 will be closed to facilitate structural repairs to the Jackson Bridge until Friday, Nov. 23.
There will be a detour route from Cambridge Road to Trunk 1 to Ritson Drive 1.6 kilomteres, Ritson Drive to Ronald Drive 0.5 kilometres, Ronald Drive to Loretta Drive 0.85 kilometres, Loretta to South Bishop 1.4 kilometres.
Local Area Office: 902-538-3877
Fax: 902-538-8288
KINGS COUNTY: Lovett Road
Lovett Road from Trunk 1 to Brooklyn Street will have one-lane closures for gravelling and repaving until 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: Trunk 1
Trunk 1 from Lockhart Mountain Road to Lovett Road will have one-lane closures for widening, traffic lights, sidewalk and repaving 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: 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 travelling through the construction zone.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104 Detour
Highway 104, east of exit 26 near New Glasgow will have a detour in place to allow for the installation of a recreational trail underpass until Monday, Nov. 12.
A 200 metre detour, parallel to the highway has been constructed to carry traffic around the work zone, but drivers should reduce speed and use extra caution in the area.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: Millers Ford Bridge
Millers Ford Bridge over the West River, on a connecting road between Saltsprings Loop and West River East Side Road, will be closed for replacement until Wednesday, Nov. 14.
A detour route is provided on Trunk 4 and West River East Side Road.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: Route 256 (Scotsburn Road)
Traffic on Route 256 (Scotsburn Road) from Durham Road, west for about three kilometres to Campbell Hill Road will be restricted to one lane to allow for repaving until Friday, Nov. 9.
Traffic will be controlled by traffic control people and signs. Reduce speed in the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5776
Fax: 902-896-2259
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: Trunk 4
Traffic on Trunk 4 from the end of Highway 104 at River Tillard, east for four kilometres to the St. Peters Canal Bridge will be restricted to one lane until Friday, Nov. 9.
Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle will be on hand to assist traffic safely through the construction zone. Drivers should travel with extra care in the area.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
VICTORIA COUNTY: Trunk 30 (Cabot Trail)
Trunk 30 from Highway 105 intersection (Exit 11), northerly for about five kilometres will have one-lane closures for repaving until Friday, Nov. 30.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170