News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

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

NEW WORK


INVERNESS COUNTY: West Lake Ainslie Road

The Hayes River Bridge on West Lake Ainslie Road has reopened with a 15-tonne weight restriction.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Kingsburg Road

Kingsburg Road, from Route 332 to end of pavement, has alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading.

Traffic will be stop and go. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset and is expected to continue until Monday, Sept. 30.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Upper Branch Road

Upper Branch Road is reduced to one lane for paving and patching. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is expected to continue until Monday, Sept. 30.


CONTINUING WORK


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Bayfield Bridge

The Bayfield Bridge on Summerside Road is closed for repairs. A detour route is marked. The bridge is scheduled to reopen on Friday, Aug. 2.


CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Highway 4, Coxheath Road

Coxheath Road, from Keltic Drive to Highway 125, is reduced to one lane for paving. The ramps on Highway 125, exits 5A and 6, and the Highway 4 intersection are also reduced to one lane for repairs.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is expected to continue until Monday, July 15.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Coldstream Road

Coldstream Road, about a half-kilometre south of Johnson Road to Route 224, will be reduced to one lane for paving until Sunday, Sept. 15.

Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.


COLCHESTER/HANTS COUNTIES: Highway 102, Shubenacadie River

Traffic on Highway 102 at the bridges over Shubenacadie River will be reduced to one lane in each direction to allow for repairs on both bridges until Friday, July 26.

Drivers are urged to travel with extra caution in the area, and should be prepared for delays or use an alternate route.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 104

Highway 104, from the Mines Bass River Road overpass to the Masstown Road overpass, is reduced to one lane for repaving until Wednesday, July 31.

Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Masstown Road

Masstown Road, from the Highway 104 overpass to Debert Road, is reduced to one lane for paving until Monday, Sept. 30.

Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Truro, Robie Street Roundabout

Construction is underway on the new Robie Street roundabout in Truro. All work in the travel lane will be completed at night with traffic control people on site. Work will be a mix of day and night work, and is expected to continue until Saturday, Aug. 31.

Drivers are asked to travel through the work zone with extra caution and be alert for construction staff and slow-moving vehicles.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Route 256

Route 256, from Route 311 to one kilometre west of Truro Road, will be reduced to one lane for culvert installation, gravelling and chip seal work until Thursday, Aug. 1.

Work takes place from dawn to dusk.


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 is reduced to 60 km/h and warning signs are in place.


GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 16

Highway 16, at Halfway Cove for about a half-kilometre north, is reduced to one lane for paving until Monday, Sept. 30.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and some Saturdays.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Joseph Howe Drive Overpass

Repairs are being made on the Joseph Howe Drive overpass on Highway 102, Exit 0 until Saturday, Nov. 30.

Travel lanes are shifted to accommodate rush hour traffic. Please reduce speed to 50 km/h and drive with extra caution in the area or use an alternate route.


HANTS COUNTY: Bridge Repairs, Highway 101

Starting Tuesday, July 2, traffic on the Highway 101 bridge over the railway tracks near Falmouth, will be reduced to one lane.

Traffic will be regulated by traffic control people and delays are expected. A detour route is available on Highway 1 between Exits 7 and 8.

The work will be completed on Monday, July 28.


HANTS COUNTY: Route 215

The northbound lane of Route 215, north of Beaver Pond Road at Centre Burlington, is reduced to one lane to replace the culvert until Wednesday, July 31.

Temporary automatic traffic signals are in place to control traffic.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Long Stretch Road Closure A section of Long Stretch Road, north of Port Hawkesbury, will be closed at Sugar Camp Brook for culvert repairs.

A detour will be marked near the construction area. Work is to be completed Monday, July 15.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Crowdis Bridge

Crowdis Bridge is closed until further notice for repairs. A detour is available via Crowdis Cross Road, West Big Interval Road and Hatchery Road.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Highway 105

Highway 105, north of the Aberdeen Motel, for about a half-kilometre, has a one-lane closure for repairs until Wednesday, July 31.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.


KINGS COUNTY: New Minas to North Alton

Highway 1 in New Minas to Prospect Road, ending at Trunk 12 in North Alton, is reduced to one lane for culvert repairs, ditching and repaving until Monday, Sept. 30.

Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: LaHave Islands Bridge Closure

Repairs are underway to the abutments on the LaHave Islands Bridge on Crescent Beach Road in Lunenburg County. The bridge is open but traffic is regulated and delays of up to 20 minutes are possible.

The bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 and Tuesday, Aug. 20 to install and remove jacks at the ends of the bridge. Pedestrians and emergency vehicles will be able to use the bridge during these times.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Forties Road

Forties Road, from Highway 12 west to Fraxville Road, and from Barss Corner Road west to Aylesford Road, is reduced to one lane for road repairs until Saturday, Aug. 31.

Traffic control people are on site. Expect delays of 5 to 10 minutes. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103

Highway 103, from the King Street overpass to Century Drive, will have a one-lane closure for micro surfacing until Monday, Sept. 30.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


PICTOU COUNTY: Millbrook Road, Alma Road, Marshdale Road, and Three Brooks Road

Millbrook Road, Alma Road, Marshdale Road, and Three Brooks Road are reduced to one lane for re-paving until Monday, Sept. 30.

Traffic control people are on site but delays are expected. Work takes place Monday to Friday, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.


PICTOU COUNTY: Waterside Bridge Replacement Shore Road will be closed at Waterside Bridge for a bridge replacement project.

Shore Road traffic will be detoured onto R. Grant Road, Highway 6 (Sunrise Trail), Three Brooks Road, and Otter Road. Detour signs will be posted.

Work is scheduled for completion in late October.


PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104

Highway 104, westbound lanes from Exit 19 for about 11 kilometres to the Pictou-Colchester county line, is reduced to one lane until Wednesday, July 31 for paving.

Motorists are reminded to use caution when travelling through the construction zone.


QUEENS COUNTY: Highway 3 Highway 3, from Highway 103 west to Eastern Shore Road, has alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading until Saturday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


QUEENS COUNTY: Wagner Brook Bridge

Wagner Brook Bridge in Port Mouton, near Highway 103, is reduced to one lane for upgrading until Saturday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


RICHMOND COUNTY: Highway 4

Starting Tuesday, July 2, traffic on Highway 4, from west of Campbells Bridge west for about five kilometres to Hay Cove Bridge, is reduced to one lane for repaving and the replacement of the Hay Cove bridge. Work is scheduled for completion on Monday, Sept. 30.

Drivers should travel with caution and obey signs and personnel in the area.


RICHMOND COUNTY: Cape Auguet Road

Starting Tuesday, July 2, traffic on Cape Auguet Road, from the intersection of Lower Road south for about five kilometres, is reduced to one lane for repaving and other improvements. The work is scheduled for completion on Monday, Sept. 30.

Drivers should travel with caution and obey signs and personnel in the area.


SHELBURNE COUNTY: Clyde River Bridge Repairs, Highway 103

Traffic on the Clyde River Bridge on Highway 103 is reduced to one lane for repairs. Traffic will be controlled by automated traffic signals and delays of about five minutes are expected. The work is scheduled for completion on Friday, July 19.


YARMOUTH COUNTY: Bridge Closed

The Raynardton Bridge on Raynardton Road west of Gavelton is closed for replacement. Drivers should use alternate routes. Work is scheduled to be completed by Sunday, Sept. 15.


YARMOUTH COUNTY: Bad Falls Bridge

The Bad Falls Bridge on Frotten Road remains closed to traffic because of flooding. The situation will be monitored throughout the weekend.