News Release Archive

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--INDIAN SLUICE BRIDGE CLOSED
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The Indian Sluice Bridge at Sluice Point, Yarmouth Co., will be
closed to traffic beginning Monday, May 12.

The closing is to allow crews to carry out bridge repairs and
deck replacement. The work will be done between 8:30 a.m. and
2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. It's expected to be completed by
June 30.

Provisions for emergency services have been co-ordinated with
fire, police and ambulance officials.

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Contact: Chris Welner
         Transportation and Public Works, Halifax
         902-424-8687

         Greg Newell
         Transportation and Public Works, Yarmouth
         902-742-2416

trp                       May 9, 1997 - 11 a.m.