News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

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

CONTINUING WORK


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125

Weather permitting, sections of Highway 125 between Exit 6 at Sydney River and Exit 9 at Grand Lake Road will be reduced to one lane on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, to allow for temporary repairs to the asphalt surface.

Work will take place from dawn to dusk and traffic delays are expected. Motorists should use alternate routes during the repair period.

Local Area Office: 902-563-5218
Fax: 902-565-2517


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Burnside Drive

Burnside Drive will have lane closures for widening at various times until Saturday, March 29. Gravelling, signal installation, paving and repaving will take place from Commodore Drive to Exit 3 and from the eastbound ramp from Highway 111 to Burnside Drive for about one kilometre.

Traffic control consist of cones, barriers, signs and people. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

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


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: Ira Bill Road

The Ira Bill Road in Billtown, Kings Co. is closed because of a culvert failure until Wednesday, April 30.

Detour routes are available on Steadman Road, Route 221 and Rockwell Mountain Road.

Local Are Office: 902-679-4308
Fax: 902-679-6124


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: Gairlock Lake Road

Gairlock Lake Road is closed temporarily due to a culvert washout. Alternate route via Millbrook Road and Montreal Road.

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


PICTOU COUNTY: West River East Side Road

The 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