News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Transportation and Public Works (to Oct. 2007)

NEW WORK

HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Major Highways

Motorists are asked to watch for lane and ramp closures on major highways in Halifax Regional Municipality on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21.

Crews will be repairing lights from 4 p.m. to midnight on the following highways:

  • access ramps and highway at intersection of highways 111 and 118 (Lakeview);
  • Highway 111 at Exit 5, from MicMac to Woodland exit;
  • Burnside Drive near Robert Burns Drive;
  • Highway 111 at Portland Street;
  • Highway 111 at Burnside Drive; and
  • MicMac Parclo.

Motorists are advised to use caution when approaching work zones.


CONTINUING WORK

COLCHESTER COUNTY: Balfron Bridge

Balfron Bridge, on the loop of Route 311 in Tatamagouche, Colchester Co., will be closed for repairs from March 15 until April 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. An alternate route is available. Traffic control will consist of signage.

Local Area Office: 902-657-2210
Fax: 902-657-9254


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 103

Blasting will take place on Highway 103, at exits 3 and 4, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. until September 2004. Both eastbound and westbound motorists may experience short delays. Traffic control consists of traffic control persons. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-835-2702
Fax: 902-835-1860


HANTS COUNTY: Elmsdale Bridge

Elmsdale Bridge on Trunk 2 between Elmsdale and Lantz is closed until September 2004. A detour is available around the bridge. Traffic control consists of a detour sign.

Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
Fax: 902-883-8732


KINGS COUNTY: Simpson Bridge

Simpson Bridge on Gaspereau River Road is closed for major repairs. Detour signage is available.

Local Area Office: 902-679-6122
Fax: 902-679-6187


PICTOU COUNTY: Carmichael Road

Toney River Bridge on Carmichael Road in Pictou County is closed until further notice. Traffic control consists of signage. A detour is available on Popular Hill Road and Meadowville Station Road.

Local Area Office: 902-485-5254
Fax: 902-485-7047