Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103 Lane Closures
On Monday, March 31, there will be alternating lane closures on Highway 103 between Exit 6 (Hubbards) and Exit 7 (East River) to install guard rails. Work will take place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is scheduled ro be completed Friday, April 18.
A pilot vehicle will guide drivers through the work zone, but delays should be expected. Drivers should use extra caution and obey signs and traffic-control people at the site. An alternate route is available on Trunk 3.
Local Area Office: 902-543-7376
Fax: 902-534-5596
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Lane Reduction on Route 348
Route 348 will be reduced to one lane on Monday, March 31, in the Caledonia area to allow for work at Wallace Bridge. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is scheduled to be completed on Friday, April 4.
Traffic delays of up to 15 minutes are expected. Drivers should use extra caution and obey signs and traffic-control people at the site.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
CONTINUING WORK
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: Six Mile Brook
The Six Mile Brook Road in Pictou County is closed at the Morrison culvert south of Graveyard Road until further notice.
Motorists are advised to follow detour signs for an alternate route.
Local Area Office: 902-925-2247
Fax: 902-925-2704
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