News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

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

NEW WORK


HANTS COUNTY: Clayton McKay Road

The Clayton McKay Road, near Smiley's Provincial Park, will be closed Monday, May 4, until, Sunday June 28, to replace the bridge.

Detour signs will be posted. Access to the park will not be affected.


CONTINUING WORK


COLCHESTER/HANTS COUNTIES: Highway 102, Shubenacadie River

Construction on Highway 102, at the bridges over the Shubenacadie River, continues until September.

Traffic is moving in both directions, but drivers are urged to travel with extra caution in the area.


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Eddy Road

Eddy Road to Fort Lawrence, near Amherst, is closed until further notice.


DIGBY COUNTY: Melanson Mills Bridge

Melanson Mills Bridge on Marc Comeau Road is closed until further notice to replace the deck.

A detour route is in place.


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 is reduced to 60 km/h and warning signs are in place.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 118, Fall River

The Highway 118 overpass over Perrin Drive in Fall River will be reduced to one lane in each direction during repairs until Monday, June 15.

Two lanes will only be open during peak hours, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday to Friday for inbound lanes, and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, for outbound lanes.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Crowdis Bridge

Crowdis Bridge is closed until further notice for repairs. A detour is available via Crowdis Cross Road, West Big Interval Road and Hatchery Road.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Trunk 19

Trunk 19, from about five kilometres north of the Port Hastings Rotary at Creignish, north for 6.5 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for patching and paving until Friday, July 31.

Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.


INVERNESS COUNTY: West Lake Ainslie Road

The Hayes River Bridge on West Lake Ainslie Road has a 15-tonne weight restriction.


KINGS COUNTY: Whitman Bridge

Whitman Bridge, on Whitman Road between Maple Avenue and Ward Road in Aylesford, is closed for repairs until further notice.

The detour route is Maple Avenue to Victoria Road to Ward Road.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Varner Bridge

Work has begun on a new bridge beside the existing Varner Bridge on Route 208 near New Germany. The bridge is open during construction, but there may be occasional, brief closures during normal construction activities. Drivers should use extra caution in the area.

The new two-lane bridge will be completed this year.


PICTOU COUNTY: Springville Bridge

Springville Bridge on Springville Road will be closed until further notice. Detour on East River West Side Road and Route 348.


VICTORIA COUNTY: Gillis Bridge

Gillis Bridge on North Branch Road, just past Uisge Ban (USH-AK BAHN) Falls Provincial Park, is closed until further notice. Access to the park is not affected.