News Release Archive

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--TRAFFIC ADVISORIES
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GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: COUNTRY HARBOUR FERRY

The Country Harbour Ferry will be out of service until Friday,
June 13, for its annual refit and inspection. This scheduling
takes advantage of the higher tide levels, which allow for fuller
inspection of the bottom and painting. The alternative route to
Canso is Route 316.

Contact: 902-424-8687
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KINGS COUNTY: ROUTE 359

On Wednesday, June 11, and Thursday, June 12, Route 359 will be
closed at Halls Harbour, Kings Co., to all traffic during the
day. The road will be open during the evening. Crews are
replacing culverts under the roadway.

Local area office: 902-679-6122
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PICTOU COUNTY: HIGHWAY 106

Work continues on the Old Haliburton Road underpass over Highway
106. Work consists of surface preparation and protective coating
of the underpass. Partial lane closures will be in place
controlled by traffic signals. Work is expected to be completed
by mid-July.

Local area office: 902-893-6194
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GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: SINCLAIR BRIDGE

The Sinclair Bridge on the Guysborough Country Harbour Road
(Twelve Mile Woods Road) will be closed for replacement until
about June 20. During this time, only local traffic will be
permitted to use the road. Alternative routes are Route 316 and
South River Lake Road.

Local area office: 902-533-3406
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: STEWIACKE RIVER BRIDGE

Work continues on the Stewiacke River Bridge on Route No. 2,
Colchester Co. Repairs will be carried out between 7 p.m. and 9
p.m., Monday to Friday. Partial lane closures, controlled by
traffic lights, will be in place. Work is expected to be complete
by June 20.

Local area office: 902-673-2347
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Contact: Chris Welner
         Transportation and Public Works
         902-424-8687

trp                    June 10, 1997 - 8:30 a.m.