News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (Oct. 2007 - Feb. 2021)

CONTINUING WORK


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Sydney River Bridge

The Sydney River Bridge on Keltic Drive is reduced to one lane until Wednesday, March 31, 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


GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Melford Brook Bridge

The Melford Brook Bridge on Route 344 at Middle Melford is closed. A two-lane detour bridge is in place 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Reduced weight restrictions are no longer in effect at this crossing.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

Traffic on Joseph Howe Drive under the Fairview Overpass will have periodic lane closures from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice.

Traffic control people will be onsite, but delays are expected. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible.

Local Area Office: 902-424-0054


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 around the construction site. Speed limit on the detour is 80 km/h.

Local Area Office: 902-424-5591


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, is open to one lane until further notice. Traffic lights are in place.

There is a detour available on New Road, Route 221 and Morden Road.

Local Area Office: 902-679-4979


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 is closed until further notice to allow for bridge repairs.

A detour is available from Route 221 to Route 358 to Saxon Street.

Local Area Office: 902-679-4308


VICTORIA COUNTY: Corsen Bridge

Corsen Bridge, two kilometres before Ingonish, continues to be reduced to one lane.

Local Area Office: 902-295-2700