Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Lane Closure, Highway 104 at Oxford
Traffic on the eastbound lanes of Highway 104 on the River Philip Bridge, east of Oxford, will be reduced to one lane to replace the bridge rail, beginning Monday, Feb. 23.
Work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Friday, March 6. Drivers should obey signs and drive with extra caution through the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-893-6194
Fax: 902-893-8175
KINGS COUNTY: Highway 101
Highway 101, between Ben Jackson Road and Avonport, west bound traffic only, will be rerouted to Trunk 1 between Exit 8A and 9 for removal of overhead truss on Sunday, Feb. 22.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-543-6342
CONTINUING WORK
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Grand Narrows Road
George's River Bridge on Grand Narrows Road, known locally as Long Island Road, will be closed for repairs until Friday, March 27.
A detour is available on Scotch Lake Road and Route 223. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-578-9679
Fax: 902-563-0540
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Melford Brook Bridge Closed
The Melford Brook Bridge on Route 344 at Middle Melford is closed. A two-lane detour bridge will be used until a permanent bridge is completed.
The speed limit has been reduced to 60 km/h at the site and advance warning signs are in place.
Reduced weight restrictions are no longer in effect at this crossing.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
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
Fax: 902-295-2617
INVERNESS COUNTY: Grand Etang Bridge
The Grand Etang Bridge will occasionally be reduced to one lane until Tuesday, March 31, to replace the bridge.
A detour is available on a temporary bridge marked with signs and lighting. Traffic control people will be on site.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
INVERNESS COUNTY: Murrays Hill Bridge
Murrays Hill Bridge, which crosses the Mabou River near Rankinville Road, is closed until summer because of damage sustained during flooding.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4388
Fax: 902-625-4393
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: 902-538-3877
Fax: 902-538-8288
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
Fax: 902-527-5371
KINGS COUNTY: Hillaton Road
Hillaton Road will be closed for bridge repairs until spring.
A detour route is available from Route 221 to Route 358 to Saxon Street.
Local Area Office: 902-679-4308
Fax: 902-679-6124
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Trunk 3, Gold River Bridge
A one-lane bridge is open on Trunk 3 between Mahone Bay and Chester while the new Gold River Bridge is being built. Work is expected to continue until August. Traffic lights are in place.
Local Area Office: 902-543-4671
Fax: 902-543-5596
PICTOU COUNTY: Young Road
Access to and from Highway 104 on Young Road in Pine Tree will be closed until further notice for the Highway 104 twinning project.
The road remains open to local residents but has no exit.
Local Area Office: 902-755-7152
Fax: 902-755-7184
YARMOUTH COUNTY: Grey Bridge
The Grey Bridge on Grey Road, East Kemptville will be closed indefinitely for structural repairs.
Local Area Office: 902-742-2415
Fax: 902-742-0649