Weekly Traffic Advisories
New Work
CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Sydney
Construction has started on the George Street Roundabout, Sydney. Expect turning and slow moving trucks. Lane closures will be needed as the project progresses.
Work is estimated to continue until Saturday, Nov. 30. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
INVERNESS COUNTY: Highway 105
There are two projects on Highway 105 beginning on Monday, Oct. 14.
Project one is on the Orangedale Road from Highway 105 southerly to Orangedale Crossing for about seven kilometres. One lane is closed for clearing, ditching, drainage, paving and shouldering.
The second project is on the Northside River Dennys Road from Highway 105 southerly for about five kilometres. One lane will be closed for clearing, ditching, drainage, paving and shouldering.
Work is expected to be completed on Thursday, Oct 31. It takes place 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Traffic control personnel will be on site.
CONTINUING WORK
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 216
Sections of Route 216, from 15 kilometres west of Highway 4 to Eskasoni, are reduced to one lane for repaving until Thursday, Oct. 31. The lane closures are in effect 24 hours a day and are controlled by traffic signals or traffic control people.
Delays are expected. Drivers should use extra caution and patience in the area.
CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Route 216
Route 216, from 14 kilometres west of Highway 4 to Eskasoni, is reduced to one lane for paving until Thursday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week.
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Sydney River Bridge
The Sydney River Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement.
While the bridge is closed, the province is providing a free shuttle bus service between Coxheath Arena (305 Keltic Dr.) and Walmart (65 Keltic Dr.).
A detour route for drivers has also been marked.
To view the shuttle bus schedule, visit http://novascotia.ca/tran/highways/srb.asp .
CAPE BRETON COUNTY: Trunk 28
Trunk 28, from Kilkenny Lake Road to Daley Road for about five kilometres, is reduced to one lane for paving until Thursday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Fred Christie Bridge
Fred Christie Bridge on Valleydale Road, about 150 metres south of Old Greenfield Road, is closed for repairs until Friday, Nov. 8.
A marked detour is in place via Valleydale Road to Greenfield Road to Salmon River Road.
COLCHESTER COUNTY: George McCabe Bridge
George McCabe Bridge, on Back Road, from Mines Bass River Road to Great Village/Lorneville Road, is closed for bridge work until Friday, Oct. 18.
Detour signs are in place.
COLCHESTER/HANTS COUNTIES: Highway 102, Shubenacadie River
Construction is taking place on Highway 102 at the bridges over Shubenacadie River until Saturday, Nov. 30.
Traffic is two lanes in both directions, however drivers are urged to travel with extra caution in the area.
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Innovation Drive Bridge
Innovation Drive Bridge on Innovation Drive, about 600 metres north of the intersection of Highway 4 (Pictou Road), is closed for repairs until Thursday, Oct, 31.
Detour signs are in place.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Aboiteau Bridge
Aboiteau Bridge on Two Islands Road, 400 metres south of Main Street in Parrsboro, is reduced to one lane for bridge repairs until Friday, Oct. 18.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
DIGBY COUNTY: Acacia Valley Bridge
Acacia Valley Bridge on Acacia Valley Road, about a half-kilometre south of the intersection of Ridge Road and Acacia Valley Road, is closed for bridge repairs until Friday, Nov. 29.
A detour is in place.
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: Route 316
Sections of Route 316, between Coddles Harbour Bridge and New Harbour West Road, is reduced to one lane until Friday, Nov. 15 for repaving.
Drivers should reduce speed and obey signs and traffic control people in the area.
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 107 Night Closures
Highway 107, between Exit 18 at Mineville Road and Exit 20 at William Porter Connector, is closed to all traffic from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily for repaving and widening.
On Sunday the road will stay closed until 8 a.m.
Drivers will be detoured onto Highway 7.
The project will be completed in late October.
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.
Drivers should reduce speed to 50 km/h and drive with extra caution in the area or use an alternate route.
HANTS COUNTY: Falmouth Back Road
Traffic on the Falmouth Back Road is reduced to one lane, from the intersection of Highway 1 east for about three kilometres, for repaving until Monday, Oct. 28.
Expect delays and use extra caution or alternate routes, such as Town Road, Dyke Road, or Highway 14.
HANTS COUNTY: Glen Brook and MacInnis Brook Bridges
The Glen Brook and MacInnis Brook bridges, on Route 202 in West Gore, have a 24-tonne weight restriction until further notice.
HANTS COUNTY: Shubenacadie, Bridge Trunk 2
Shubenacadie Bridge on Highway 2 is reduced to one lane until Tuesday, Dec. 31. The speed limit is reduced to 50 km/h in the construction area.
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: West Lake Ainslie Road
The Hayes River Bridge on West Lake Ainslie Road has a 15-tonne weight restriction.
KINGS COUNTY: Highway 101 Night Closures
Highway 101, between Exit 14 at Coldbrook and Exit 15 at Berwick, is closed to all traffic from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily for repaving and widening.
On Saturday and Sunday, the highway will stay closed until 8 a.m.
Message boards and other signs are on site. Drivers will be detoured onto Highway 1.
The project will be completed by Tuesday, Oct. 15.
KINGS COUNTY: Cornwallis River Bridge
Cornwallis River Bridge, on Middle Dyke Road near Coldbrook, will have one-lane closures for bridge repairs until Friday, Nov. 15.
Traffic will be controlled by traffic signals 24 hours a day. Public advised of delays, please take alternate route if possible.
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Marriotts Cove East and West Roads
Marriotts Cove East Road and West Road, from Highway 3 to end, have alternating lane closures for road resurfacing until Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Meisner Bridge
Meisner Bridge on Highway 10, near Cherryfield, has alternating lane closures for repairs until Friday, Nov. 15.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Mount Pleasant Road
Mount Pleasant Road, from Route 331 to Huey Lake Road, has alternating lane closures until Sunday, Oct. 20.
Traffic is stop and go. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Naugler Road
Naugler Road, from Route 325 to Pine Grove Road, has alternating lane closures for road resurfacing until Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Route 329
Route 329, from New Harbour Road east for about eight kilometres, has alternating lane closures until Thursday, Oct. 31. There is stop-and-go traffic. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Route 332
Route 332 from Highway 3, east of Lunenburg to Blue Rocks Road, has alternating lane closures until Thursday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Trunk 3
Highway 3, from Hermans Island to Route 332, has alternating lane closures until Thursday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
LUNENBURG COUNTY: Wake Up Hill Road
Wake Up Hill Road, from Highway 3 to Highway 14, has alternating lane closures for road resurfacing until Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
PICTOU COUNTY: Barneys River Road
Barneys River Road, from Highway 104 north to Avondale Cross Road, for about six kilometres, is reduced to one lane for repaving. There is one-way traffic through about two kilometres of work zones and delays are expected.
Work takes places from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is expected to be completed by Thursday, Oct. 31.
PICTOU COUNTY: Route 245
Sections of Route 245, for about five kilometres from east of Big Island Road to Lighthouse Lane, are reduced to one lane for repaving until Thursday, Oct. 31. Delays are expected.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
PICTOU COUNTY: Waterside Bridge
Shore Road in the Waterside-Cariboo River area, is closed at Waterside Bridge to replace the bridge.
Shore Road traffic is detoured onto R. Grant Road, Highway 6 (Sunrise Trail), Three Brooks Road, and Otter Road. Detour signs are posted.
Work is scheduled to be completed in late October.
RICHMOND COUNTY: Highway 4
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 to be completed by Saturday, Nov. 30.
Drivers should travel with caution and obey signs and workers in the area.
RICHMOND COUNTY: Cape Auguet Road
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 to be completed by Thursday, Oct. 31.
Drivers should travel with caution and obey signs and workers in the area.
VICTORIA COUNTY: Highway 105
Highway 105, from Seal Island Bridge to the top of Kellys Mountain, will have alternating lane closures for repaving until Thursday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
YARMOUTH COUNTY: Highway 101
Sections of Highway 101, from Exit 33 at Richmond Road to the Yarmouth/Digby County line, are reduced to one lane for repairs until Thursday, Oct. 31.
Motorists should be prepared to stop. Cyclists should use caution because of a low shoulder.