News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (Oct. 2007 - Feb. 2021)

CONTINUING WORK


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104, West River No. 2 Bridge

Highway 104 is reduced to one lane at West River No. 2 bridge for repairs until Friday, Dec. 14.

Traffic control consists of control persons and traffic signals.

Local Area Office: 902-863-3420
Fax: 902-863-7365


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 4

Trunk 4, from East Bay west for about four kilometres to the Ski Ben Eoin area, will have one-lane closures until Friday, Dec. 7, for paving and construction of a left-turning lane into the golf and ski area.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Burnside Drive

Burnside Drive, from Commodore Drive to the ramp at Highway 111 and the eastbound ramp from Highway 111 to Burnside Drive, about one kilometre, will have lane closures at various locations and times for widening, gravelling, signal installation, paving and repaving until Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008.

Traffic control consist of cones, barriers, signs and traffic control people. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset. Some weekend work may be involved.

Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-0054


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Northwest Arm Drive

Northwest Arm Drive at Walter Havill Drive and the Albert Walker Connector intersection will be reduced to one lane for signal upgrades until Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.

Work takes place from sunrise to Sunset.

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


HANTS COUNTY: Bishopville Road

The Bishopville Road will be closed at Highway 101 for construction of the new Highway 101 structure over Bishopville Road until Friday, Dec. 14.

Detour route via Rand Street, Bog Road and Old Post Road.

Local Area Office: 902-798-6888
Fax: 902-798-2927


HANTS COUNTY: Highway 101

Highway 101 at the Bishopville Road overpass will be rerouted onto the new Bishopville overpass for bridge construction until Monday, Dec. 31.

The speed limit will be reduced to 80 kilometres per hour.

Local Area Office: 902-798-6888
Fax: 902-798-2927


KINGS COUNTY: Glebe Bridge

Glebe Bridge on Route 201 will have a 2.7-metre height restriction and a 15-tonne weight restriction until further notice.

Local Area Office: 902-670-1727
Fax: 902-538-8288


KINGS COUNTY: Hantsport

Kates Bridge on Tannery Road in Hantsport will be reduced to one lane for repairs and replacement of the bridge abutments until further notice.

A detour is available on Avon Street.

Local Area Office: 902-527-5448
Fax: 902-527-5371


KINGS COUNTY: Trunk 1

Trunk 1 from Lockhart Mountain Road to Lovett Road, will have one-lane closures for widening, traffic lights, sidewalk and repaving until Monday, Dec. 31.

Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342


PICTOU COUNTY: Big Gut Bridge

Big Gut Bridge on Route 348 near Pictou Landing is open to motorists. A temporary bridge will accommodate one lane traffic and is controlled by traffic signals. The bridge width restriction is 4.2 metres. Motorists should proceed with caution.

Local Area Office: 902-755-7146
Fax: 902-755-7049


PICTOU COUNTY: Black Brook Bridge

Black Brook Bridge on Route 347 (East River, St. Mary's) will be closed for replacement until Saturday, Dec. 15.

A temporary detour is available parallel to the existing structure. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution when travelling though the construction zone.

Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184


PICTOU COUNTY: West River East Side Road

West River East Side Road near Salt Springs is reduced to one lane for repairs until further notice. Traffic control consists of signals. A wide-load detour route is marked.

Local Area Office: 902-755-7060
Fax: 902-755-7049