News Release Archive

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--TRAFFIC ADVISORIES
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HANTS COUNTY: HIGHWAY 102

Road work begins Monday, June 2, on Highway 102 between Enfield
and Elmsdale (Exit 8). Work consists of asphalt concrete cold
planing and repaving. Lane closures will be in place for the
duration of the project. One lane of traffic will remain open at
all times. Work is expected to be completed by the end of June.

HANTS COUNTY: TRUNK 14

Repaving work begins Monday, June 2, on Trunk 14 from East Hants
County Line to South Rawdon Road. Traffic will be reduced to one
lane. Work is expected to be completed by mid-July.

COLCHESTER COUNTY: TRUNK 4

On Monday, June 2, work begins on Route 14 from Old East Mountain
Road easterly to Stevens Cross Road. Work consists of
pulverization, gravelling, paving and shouldering. One lane will
be closed and a pilot vehicle will control traffic. Hours of work
are between 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Work is expected to be
completed by July 15.

DIGBY COUNTY: ROUTE 303

Road work continues next week on Route 303 from the Digby
Interchange to Digby town limits. Partial lane closures are in
place; traffic is controlled by flashing lights and road crew.
Work is expected to be completed shortly.

DIGBY COUNTY: HIGHWAY 101

Work continues next week on Highway 101 from the Digby
Interchange westerly toward Barton. Eleven kilometres westbound
from the Digby Interchange will be repaved. Partial lane closures
are in place; traffic is controlled by flashing lights and road
crew. Work is expected to be completed by the end of June.

VICTORIA COUNTY: HIGHWAY 105

Paving continues next week on Highway 105. Areas effected are St.
James Road to Seal Island Bridge; South Haven and Shore Road.
Partial lane closures are in place controlled by traffic control
persons. Work is expected to be completed by the end of June.

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

         Hants area offices 902-883-9789/798-5957
         Colchester area office 902-893-6194
         Digby area office 902-825-4827
         Victoria area office 902-563-2289

trp                      May 30, 1997 - 4:05 p.m.