News Release Archive

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--TRAFFIC ADVISORIES
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Halifax County - Highway 111 (MicMac Overpass) 

This Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 & 3, Highway 111 eastbound from
Highway 118 overpass to MicMac Mall will be reduced to one lane. 
This closure is necessary to repair  an expansion joint on the
Highway 111 - MicMac overpass. Traffic delays are expected.
Motorists are reminded to use caution and adjust speeds
accordingly when travelling through construction sites.

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Contact: Public Affairs and Communications  902-424-8687
         Local area office                  902-424-5080

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Halifax County - Highway 102 (Lakeview Bridge Overpass) 

Work started earlier this week on the Lakeview Bridge overpass.
To accommodate the structure repairs, Highway 102 northbound
lanes have been reduced to one lane only at the overpass (located
halfway between exits 4 and 5). Work is expected to take three
weeks to complete.

Motorists are reminded to use caution and adjust speeds
accordingly when travelling through construction sites.

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Contact: Public Affairs and Communications  902-424-8687
         Local area office                  902-865-1049

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Cape Breton County - Trunk 4 at Gardiner Road

Work has been underway all this week at the Trunk 4 - Gardiner
Road intersection on the Sydney-Glace Highway to install new
traffic lights. The new signal lights will be activated next
Tuesday.

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Contact: Public Affairs & Communications Office  902-424-8687

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trp                        Oct. 31, 1996 - 1:50 p.m.