Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
PICTOU COUNTY - Exit 14
Traffic is restricted at Exit 24 on Highway 104 in Stellarton.
Exit 24, eastbound traffic has no access toward New Glasgow north of Foord Street. Southbound traffic can access Foord Street.
Traffic westbound at Exit 24 does not have access toward New Glasgow north on Foord Street. Southbound traffic can access Foord Street.
Local Area Office: 902-755-7061
Fax: 902-755-7049
VICTORIA COUNTY: Englishtown Ferry
The Englishtown Ferry is out of service because of a broken cable. The ferry is expected to be back in operation by Monday, Nov. 9.
Local Area Office: 902-860-2430
Fax: 902-861-1911
CONTINUING WORK
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104
Highway 104, from Tracadie Harbour Bridge, east for about 18 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for cold planing, asphalt-concrete patching and repaving until Wednesday, Nov. 18.
A pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Alexandra Street Roundabout
Construction of the Alexandra Street roundabout, at the intersection of Alexandra Street and Kenwood Drive in Sydney, will continue until Tuesday, Dec. 15. The traffic lights will be replaced by a three-way stop during construction.
Drivers should expect delays or use an alternate route.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Glace Bay Lake Bridge
Glace Bay Lake Bridge, Route 255, will be restricted to local traffic to replace the bridge until Monday, Nov. 30.
A detour is available via Tower, Marconi Tower and Sand Lake roads.
Local Area Office: 902-577-2237
Fax: 902-563-2517
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4, near Ben Eoin, will be reduced to one lane for gravelling, grading and paving until Sunday, Nov. 15.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A pilot vehicle will guide drivers through the construction zone.
Local Area Office: 902-565-6841
Fax: 902-563-2517
COLCHESTER COUNTY: College Road
Sections of College Road in Bible Hill will be reduced to one lane from Main Street to Village Line Avenue for repaving until Monday, Nov. 30.
Traffic control people and signs are on site.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 104
Highway 104, from Exit 17 west to Exit 15, will be reduced to one lane for widening and paving until Monday, Nov. 16.
Work takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-891-1573
Fax: 902-896-2259
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Stewarts Bridge
Stewarts Bridge, between Route 311 and West North River Road, will be closed for replacement until Monday, Nov. 30.
A temporary panel bridge will be in place as a detour.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Trunk 2
Trunk 2 and Plains Road will be reduced to one lane for gravelling and paving until Sunday, Nov. 15.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-956-2365
Fax: 902-896-2259
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Route 301
Route 301 will be restricted to local traffic between Mount Pleasant Road and Dickson Road to install culverts at Fitzsimmons Brook until Monday, Nov. 30.
Alternate routes and signs will be in place.
Local Area Office: 902-667-2972
Fax: 902-667-8294
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 7
Sections of Trunk 7, between Little Liscomb Road and Sherbrooke, will be reduced to one lane until Tuesday, Nov. 10, for repaving.
Work will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Motorists should use extra caution in the area.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Melford Brook Bridge
The Melford Brook Bridge on Route 344 at Middle Melford is closed. A two-lane detour bridge will be available until a permanent bridge is completed.
The speed limit has been reduced to 60 km/h at the site and warning signs are in place.
Reduced weight restrictions are no longer in effect at this crossing.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Fairview Overpass
Fairview Overpass is reduced to three lanes, to rebuild the southern section. Construction is expected to take about six months.
Traffic will flow outbound on the two outer lanes, and inbound on the inner lane.
Drivers should expect delays, or use an alternate route.
Local Area Office: 902-424-1750
Fax: 902-424-0849
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Moose River Road - Reid's Bridge
Reid's Bridge on Moose River Road will be closed for replacement until Thursday, Dec. 31.
Detour signs will direct motorists. Work takes place from dawn to dusk.
Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
Fax: 902-883-8732
HANTS COUNTY: Route 215
Route 215, about 500 metres west of William Conley Road, east for about 12.4 kilometres will be reduced to one lane for paving until Monday, Nov. 16.
Work takes place from dawn to dusk.
Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
Fax: 902-883-8732
HANTS COUNTY: Sangsters Bridge
Sangsters Bridge, on Sangsters Bridge Road connecting Upper Falmouth and Trunk 14, will be closed for repairs until Monday, Nov. 30.
A detour route is available through the Town of Windsor.
Local Area Office: 902-798-5957
Fax: 902-798-6747
INVERNESS COUNTY: Cabot Trail
Traffic on sections of the Cabot Trail in the Margaree Harbour-Margaree Forks area will be reduced to one lane for road-shoulder repairs until Saturday, Nov. 14.
Signs and traffic control people are on site.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
INVERNESS COUNTY: Doyle's Bridge
Doyle's Bridge on the East Margaree Road will be closed until further notice. A detour is available on East Margaree Crossroad.
Local Area Office: 902-295-2700
Fax: 902-295-2617
INVERNESS COUNTY: Highway 105
Highway 105, from Rough Brook Bridge east for almost 10 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for planing, patching and paving until Saturday, Nov. 21.
Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
INVERNESS COUNTY: Murrays Hill Bridge
Murrays Hill Bridge, which crosses the Mabou River near Rankinville Road, is closed until further notice.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4388
Fax: 902-625-4393
INVERNESS COUNTY: Red River Road
Red River Road, from the junction of Trunk 30 for almost 10 kilometres to the end, including the following side roads: Pleasant Bay Harbour Road; Pleasant Bay United Church Road; Hinkley Glen Road; and Angus More Road, will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs and paving until Saturday, Nov. 27.
Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
INVERNESS COUNTY: Route 252
Traffic on sections of Route 252, east of the intersection of East Skye Glen Cross Road for about 5.4 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for repaving.
Work takes place until Saturday, Nov. 21. Traffic control people and signs are on site.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
INVERNESS COUNTY: Trunk 30
Trunk 30, from the national park entrance at Pleasant Bay to the national park entrance at MacKenzie Mountain, will be reduced to one lane for planing, patching and repaving until Saturday, Nov. 27.
Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
KINGS COUNTY: Bridge Closure
The Busby McMahon Bridge on Brooklyn Street, near Aylesford, will be closed until further notice.
A marked detour route is available on New Road, Route 221 and Morden Road.
Local Area Office: 902-680-5914
Fax: 902-681-7151
KINGS COUNTY: Glebe Bridge
Glebe Bridge, on Route 201, has a 2.7-metre height restriction and a 15-tonne weight restriction until further notice.
Local Area Office: 902-538-3877
Fax: 902-538-8288
KINGS COUNTY: Hantsport
Kates Bridge, on Tannery Road in Hantsport, is closed for repairs until further notice.
A detour is available on Avon Street.
Local Area Office: 902-527-5448
Fax: 902-527-5371
KINGS COUNTY: Hillaton Road
Hillaton Road will be closed for bridge repairs until further notice.
A detour route is available from Route 221 to Route 358 to Saxon Street.
Local Area Office: 902-679-4308
Fax: 902-679-6124
KINGS COUNTY: Rainsforth Bridge
Rainsforth Bridge on Rainsforth Road will be closed for repairs until further notice.
A detour is in place.
Local Area Office: 902-538-3877
Fax: 902-538-8288
PICTOU COUNTY: Ferrona Bridge
Ferrona Bridge, on Churchville Road, will be closed for repairs until Saturday, Dec. 5.
A detour is available via Route 348 and East River East Side Road, Route 348, Plymouth Park Road or Route 374 and East River East Side Road.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: Route 245
Route 245, for about five kilometres from Highway 104 east to Smith Road, will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Saturday, Nov. 14.
Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: Route 256
Route 256, from the Colchester county line east for about five kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Saturday, Nov. 21.
Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: Route 347, Sherbrooke Road
Route 347, from Falls Brook south to Meiklefield Road for 4.4 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Saturday, Nov. 14.
Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
RICHMOND COUNTY: Route 206
Route 206, from Creighton Road east to Veterans Memorial Drive, will be reduced to one lane for road repairs and paving until Saturday, Nov. 21.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
RICHMOND COUNTY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4, from Lakeshore Drive east for almost five kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for road repairs and paving until Saturday, Nov. 21.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
RICHMOND COUNTY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4, from Lynches River Connector east to Chapel Island, will be reduced to one lane for road repairs and paving until Saturday, Nov. 21.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
RICHMOND COUNTY: D'Escousse
Cap La Ronde Road in the Town of D'Escousse, from the intersection of Route 320 and Poirierville west for about five kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for clearing, and repaving until Saturday, Nov. 21.
Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
RICHMOND COUNTY: Highway 104
Traffic on sections of Highway 104, east of Port Hawkesbury between Exits 45 and 46, will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Saturday, Nov. 21.
Traffic will be controlled by signs and traffic control people. Work is taking place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
VICTORIA COUNTY: Big Baddeck Road
Sections of Big Baddeck Road, north of Old Margaree Road, will be reduced to one lane until Saturday, Nov. 14, for repaving.
A detour route is available on Old Margaree Road loop. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2535
Fax: 902-674-2170
VICTORIA COUNTY: Corsen Bridge
Corsen Bridge, two kilometres before Ingonish, continues to be reduced to one lane.
Local Area Office: 902-295-2700
Fax: 902-295-2617
VICTORIA COUNTY: Wreck Cove Bridge
Wreck Cove Bridge on Trunk 30 will be reduced to one lane for replacement of bridge until Saturday, Nov. 14.
Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-577-0956
Fax: 902-674-2146