Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK

GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Larrys River Road

Larrys River Road will be reduced to one lane beginning Tuesday, March 25, in the West Cooks Cove area to allow for work at Spanks Bridge. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is scheduled to be completed on Friday, March 28.

Drivers should expect traffic delays, use extra caution, obey signs and traffic control persons at the site.

Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352

CONTINUING WORK

HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Burnside Drive

Burnside Drive will have lane closures for widening at various times until Saturday, March 29. Gravelling, signal installation, paving and repaving will take place from Commodore Drive to Exit 3 and from the eastbound ramp from Highway 111 to Burnside Drive for about one kilometre.

Traffic control consist of cones, barriers, signs and people. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-0054

KINGS COUNTY: Glebe Bridge

Glebe Bridge on Route 201 will have a 2.7-metre height restriction and a 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: Ira Bill Road

The Ira Bill Road in Billtown, Kings Co. is closed because of a culvert failure until Wednesday, April 30.

Detour routes are available on Steadman Road, Route 221 and Rockwell Mountain Road.

Local Are Office: 902-679-4308
Fax: 902-679-6124

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: Six Mile Brook

The Six Mile Brook Road in Pictou County is closed at the Morrison culvert south of Graveyard Road until further notice.

Motorists are asked to follow detour signs for an alternate route.

Local Area Office: 902-925-2247
Fax: 902-925-2704

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