Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
PICTOU COUNTY: Balfour Bridge
Balfour Bridge on the Balfour Road, off Route 289, will be closed from repairs.
A walking bridge is in place.
Local Area Office: 902-925-2247
CONTINUING WORK
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Granville Road
Granville Road in Port Wade will be reduced to one lane for repaving and shouldering until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic Control will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4151
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Highway 101
Victoria Bridge on Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane for repairs and paving until Friday, Oct. 8.
A traffic signal is in place. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4827
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Parker Mountain Road
Parker Mountain Road from 1.1 kilometres north of Trunk 1 will be reduced to one lane for paving and shouldering until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic Control will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4151
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Route 201 Route 201 from Old Mill Road in South Farmington, east for about 500 metres, will be reduced to one lane for paving and shoulder repairs until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control is on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4151
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Route 362
Traffic on Route 362, from Mosher Hill north for about one kilometre, will be reduced to one lane for paving and shoulder repairs until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4151
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Spa Springs Road
Spa Springs Road, from Route 362 to the bridge 500 metres west of the Route 221 intersection, will be reduced to one lane for paving and shoulder repairs until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control is on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4151
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Trunk 8
Trunk 8 from about one kilometre south of Virgina Road in South Milford will be reduced to one lane for paving and shouldering until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic Control will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4151
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Trunk 10
Trunk 10, from Route 201 in Nictaux south to Varnier Mountain Road, will be reduced to one lane for paving and shoulder repairs until Sunday. Oct. 31.
Traffic control on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4151
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Trunk 10, North Ridge Road
Trunk 10 at North Ridge Road, about five kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for ditching, culvert replacement, patching and paving until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4151
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104, Havre Boucher Overpasses
Frankville Road and Linwood Road overpasses, on Highway 104 near Havre Boucher, have alternating lane closures for concrete repairs, joint replacement and waterproofing, until Friday, Oct. 8.
There will be timed lights at both overpasses to assist drivers through the construction zone but delays are expected. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Drivers can use Trunk 4 as an alternate route between Exit 37 (Monastery) and Exit 38 (Havre Boucher).
Local Area Office: 902-863-7378
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Route 337, Canal Bridge
During construction of a new Canal Bridge on Main Street in Antigonish, traffic on Route 337 is being rerouted to a temporary detour bridge.
The temporary bridge will be in place until Friday, Dec. 31.
Signs and traffic signals are on site.
Local Area Office: 902-863-7387
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Gardiner Road
Gardiner Road, for about four kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for ditching, pipe work and paving until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control people and a vehicle are on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-565-2518
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Grand Lake Road
There are lane reductions on Grand Lake Road from the traffic signals at Central Supplies to the entrance to Mayflower Mall for repaving.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset and is scheduled to be finished by the end of October. Drivers should travel with extra care in the area.
Local Area Office: 902-565-6841
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Grand Lake Road
Grand Lake Road will be reduced to one lane each way for road work until Friday, Oct. 15.
Expect delays and rough surface. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-565-6841
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Grand Mira North Road
Grand Mira North Road, 16.5 kilometres from Route 327 will be closed for culvert repairs until Wednesday, Oct. 6.
Alternate route on Grand Mira South.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2250
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125
Highway 125, for about 5.5 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for construction until Sunday, Oct. 31.
There is a detour on Keltic Drive. Traffic control people and a vehicle are on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-565-2518
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125, Exit 5
Exit 5 on Highway 125 will be closed for upgrades until Sunday, Oct. 31.
A detour route is marked and drivers should use Exit 4 or Exit 5A, as directed.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Keltic Drive
Keltic Drive, from the tracks east for 20 kilometres to Sydney River Bridge, will be reduced to one lane for milling, upgrading and repaving until Friday, Oct. 15.
Traffic control personnel and a vehicle will be on site. Detour route: Highway 125 to Exit 5 and 6. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-565-6841
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 255
Route 255 from Homeville/Round Island Line towards Mira Gut Bridge for about seven kilometres will be reduced to one lane for re-paving and bridge repairs until Friday, Nov. 19.
Traffic control is on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-794-5120
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 4
Sections of Trunk 4, from Meadows Road west to St. Mary's Church, are reduced to one lane for paving until Thursday, Oct. 14.
A pilot vehicle will guide motorists. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2247
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4, from 1.3 kilometres east of Cape Breton/Richmond County line, will be reduced to one lane for about five kilometres for paving and bridge repairs until Tuesday, Nov. 30.
Traffic control is on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2247
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 104
Highway 104 at the Cobequid Pass Toll Plaza will have a one lane closure to replace concrete slab until Sunday, Oct. 24.
There is a detour for oversized traffic on Trunk 4. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-896-7085
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Mines Bass River Road
Mines Bass River Road will be closed for bridge repairs until Friday, Jan. 31, 2011.
Detour route on East and West Montrose Road.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5785
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Trunk 2
Traffic on sections of Trunk 2 between the Truro town line and Kennedy Road will be reduced to one lane for repaving.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset until the end of October. Drivers should expect delays or use an alternate route if possible.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5790
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Fox Harbour Bridge
The Fox Harbour Bridge on Ferry Road, near Wallace, is closed to traffic.
A temporary, one-lane detour bridge will be opened for drivers in the area during repairs to the regular bridge.
Traffic at the detour bridge will be controlled by traffic signals. Drivers should travel with caution and be prepared for delays.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Northport Bridge
Northport Bridge on Route 366 is closed until Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, for replacement.
Detour from Shinimicas Road to the east of the bridge and Mudcreek Road to the west of the bridge. Cyclists should travel with caution.
Local Area Office: 902-667-2972
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Pumping Station Road
The Pumping Station Road will be closed to through traffic between Route 204 and Hastings Road to allow for culvert replacement.
The project is scheduled for completion on Friday, Oct. 15.
Local Area Office: 902-664-7370
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Trunk 2
Trunk 2 from Amherst town line, south for about 4.5 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for cold planing until Friday, Oct. 8.
Traffic control personnel are on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-667-6586
DIGBY COUNTY: Acacia Valley Road
Acacia Valley Road, from 1.5 kilometres west of Exit 26 to Ridge Road, will be reduced to one lane for paving and shouldering until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4151
DIGBY COUNTY: Meteghan River Bridge
Meteghan River Bridge in Digby County will be closed until Wednesday, Dec. 15, to construct a permanent bridge.
Detours are available on D'Entremont Road, 2nd Division Road and Placide Comeau Road.
Local Area Office: 902-742-0587
DIGBY COUNTY: Robinson Weir Road
Robinson Weir Road, from 300 metres north of Route 303, will be reduced to one land for paving and shouldering until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4151
DIGBY COUNTY: Route 303
Route 303 from Exit 26 north to Digby Town line will be reduced to one lane for widening, upgrading, patching and paving until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-638-3150
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Melford Brook Bridge
The Melford Brook Bridge on Route 344 at Middle Melford is closed. A two-lane detour bridge is in place until a permanent bridge is built.
The speed limit has been reduced to 60 km/h and warning signs are in place.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 16
Trunk 16, from 3.8 kilometres west of Fox Island Road east to the Canso town line, will have alternating one lane closures for cold planing, pulverization, gravelling and re-paving until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control personnel and pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset and for some time over the weekend.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Hubbards Bridge
Hubbards Bridge located on Trunk 3 will be closed to traffic for replacement of the bridge until Friday, Dec. 31.
A detour is available on Shankle Road.
Local Area Office: 902-835-2702
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 212
Route 212, from two kilometres east of Oldham Road to Antrim Road for 8.3 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for paving until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control personnel will be on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-424-0054
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 333
Route 333, Prospect Road from lights at Trunk 3 intersection towards Exhibition Park will be reduced to one lane for repaving until Friday, Oct. 8.
Traffic will be stop and go. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset. There will be no lane restrictions from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. during week days.
Local Area office: 902-835-3935
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 3
Sections of Trunk 3 (St. Margarets Bay Road) are reduced to one lane between Cleveland Point Road and Boutiliers Point Road for repaving.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-229-1109
HANTS COUNTY: Highway 102
Traffic on Highway 102 is reduced to one lane in each direction at Exit 9 (Milford) to construct a new interchange.
Delays are possible. Drivers should exercise caution and watch for signs and traffic control people in the construction zone.
Work takes place from dusk until dark until the end of the year.
Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 2
Sections of Trunk 2, from Shubenacadie River north to the intersection of Route 214 at Elmsdale, will be reduced to one lane for paving until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-883-9789
INVERNESS COUNTY: Peter Campbell Bridge
Peter Campbell Bridge on the Orangedale/Iona Road is being replaced. A section of the road between McIvor Road and Portage will be closed, expect for local traffic until Monday, Oct. 4.
Please use alternate route if possible.
Local Area Office: 902-756-2140
INVERNESS COUNTY: Trunk 30, Cabot Trail
Trunk 30 (Cabot Trail), from East Big Interval Road for about 2.5 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for paving, shoulder work, and guardrail repairs until Monday, Oct. 4.
Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle are on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
INVERNESS COUNTY: Cheticamp River Bridge
Cheticamp River Bridge on the Cabot Trail will be reduced to one lane for bridge replacement until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
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
KINGS COUNTY: Black Rock Road
Traffic on Black Rock Road will be reduced to one lane at the Highway 101 overpass for overpass repairs. Traffic signals are in place until Tuesday, Oct. 5.
Drivers should expect delays and travel with extra caution in the construction zone.
Local Area Office: 902-538-4199
KINGS COUNTY: Bridge Closure
Traffic on the Busby McMahon Bridge on Brooklyn Street, near Aylesford, is reduced to one lane until further notice. Traffic lights are in place.
Local Area Office: 902-679-4979
KINGS COUNTY: Bridge Street
Bridge Street between Kingston and Greenwood will have periodic lane closures for cold planing and repaving from Monday, Oct. 4 until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-538-4199
KINGS COUNTY: Route 360
Route 360 at Highway 101 Overpass (Berwick - Exit 15) will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs and resurfacing from Friday, Oct. 1 until Sunday Oct. 31.
Traffic signals in place. Expect minimal delays. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-538-4199
KINGS COUNTY: 358 Bridge by Port Williams
Cornwallis River Bridge in Port Williams will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Traffic lights are in place.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
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
KINGS COUNTY: Highway 101, Delays Expected
Traffic on Highway 101 is reduced to one lane west of Exit 14 at Coldbrook for bridge repairs until further notice.
Delays are expected and alternate routes should be taken. Motorists exercise caution and watch for signs and traffic control people in the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-538-3877
KINGS COUNTY: Trunk 1
Trunk 1 at the Kentville/New Minas town line will be reduced to one lane for the replacement of a culvert until Friday, Oct. 8.
Traffic signals are in place and delays are expected. Drivers should use an alternate route if possible.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104
Traffic on Highway 104 near Exit 27 in Sutherlands River, is being diverted to a newly built 450-metre detour around the construction zone.
A speed limit of 70 km/h remains in place through the construction zone. The detour is expected to be in place until October.
Local Area Office: 902-755-7077
QUEENS COUNTY: Pulp Mill Bridge
The Pulp Mill Bridge on River Road will be closed for bridge replacement until Monday, Oct. 11.
Detour on Old Garden Road in Pleasantfield.
Local Area Office: 902-354-5035
PICTOU COUNTY: Route 376
Route 376, from Pictou Rotary for about five kilometres to Route 256, will be reduced to one lane for pipe work until Sunday, Oct. 31.
Delays are expected. Traffic control personnel will be on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104
Highway 104, west of Trunk 4 at River Tillard, will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs until Friday, Oct. 8.
Traffic control personnel and pilot vehicle are on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
RICHMOND COUNTY: Route 206
Route 206, from the intersection of Route 320 in Martinique south to Creighton Road will be reduced to one lane for ditching, cleaning culverts and paving until Friday, Nov. 12.
Traffic control is on site. An alternate route is available on Route 320. Work takes place from dawn to dusk.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4025
VICTORIA COUNTY: Cabot Trail Construction
Sections of the Cabot Trail (Trunk 30) will be reduced to one lane from south of Lewis Mountain Road north for about 6.5 kilometres for repaving.
Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset and is scheduled to be finished by the end of October.
Local Area Office: 902-565-6841
VICTORIA COUNTY: Corsen Bridge
Traffic on Corsen Bridge on the Cabot Trail, two kilometres south of Ingonish, is reduced to one lane until further notice.
Local Area Office: 902-295-2700