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TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--TRAFFIC ADVISORIES
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VICTORIA COUNTY: HIGHWAY 105

Road work continues this week on various sections of Highway 105
in Victoria County.

Paving and shouldering are being carried out west from the Cabot
Trail at South Haven, toward Baddeck. Alternating lane closures
are in place controlled by a pilot vehicle. Hours of operation
are 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Work is expected to be completed by July
4.

Work from Seal Island Bridge to St. James Road also consists of
paving and shouldering. Alternating lane closures are in place
controlled by a pilot vehicle. Hours of operation are 5:30 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Work is expected to be completed by the end of June.

Another area under repair is Route 205 (Shore Road) from Highway
105 (Exit 8) to Bethunes Corner. Partial lane closures are in
place controlled by traffic crews. Work is expected to be
completed by July 4.

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Contact: Laura Lee Langley
         Transportation and Public Works
         902-424-8687
         
         Local area office
         902-563-2289

trp                     June 20, 1997 - 4:25 p.m.