News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

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

NEW WORK


COLCHESTER COUNTY: West North River Road, Onslow Mountain Road, Trunk 2

Traffic is reduced to one lane on three roads in Colchester County during paving and other road improvements.

The roads are:

  • West North River Road, from Onslow Road for 5.3 kilometres to Truro Road
  • Onslow Mountain Road, from West North River Road for 5 kilometres
  • Trunk 2, from Pleasant View Drive west for 1 kilometre

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset and is scheduled for completion on Oct. 31.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 107, Partridge River Bridge

Traffic on Highway 107 near Exit 18 in Lake Echo will be reduced to one lane with stop-and-go traffic from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Aug. 6, Sunday, Aug. 7 and Sunday, Aug. 14 for paving and finishing work.


CONTINUING WORK


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Route 337

Sections of Route 337, from Malignant Cove for about 6.5 kilometres south towards Georgeville, are reduced to one lane for road work until Monday, Aug. 15.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Alton Road

Alton Road, from Trunk 2 to 650 metres south of the Cloverdale Road is reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, Aug. 19. Expect delays.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Gully Bridge

Repairs on Gully Bridge, Route 289, Brookfield Dean Road will continue until Thursday, Sept. 1.

One lane will be open. A traffic light is on site.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Route 246

Sections of Route 246, from 200 metres west of Kennedy Hill Road for about six kilometres west to Marshall Road, are reduced to one lane for upgrading including paving, slope stabilization, and guardrail repairs until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic is stop-and-go and work takes place from daylight to dusk.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Salmon River Road

Salmon River Road from Trunk 4 for about 6.8 kilometres to the east end of Valley Crossroads, is reduced to one lane for road repairs until Sunday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from dawn to dusk.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Spencer Point Road

Spencer Point Road is reduced to one lane during paving and other improvements from Trunk 2 for 1.4 kilometres. Work takes place from dawn to dusk.

The project is expected to be finished Wednesday, Aug. 31


COLCHESTER/CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Highway 104 Sections of the westbound lanes of Highway 104 for about 19 kilometres from Londonderry to Westchester Station, are reduced to one lane for paving, widening, and the installation of rumble strips and a guardrail until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from dawn to dusk.


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Highway 104

The eastbound lanes of the Amherst Viaduct Bridge on Highway 104 have alternating lane closures for repairs until Monday, Oct. 31.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and traffic will be controlled by concrete barriers and signs. The bridge has a 4.5 metre width restriction and an 80 km/h speed limit.


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Malagash Road

Malagash Road is reduced to one lane from Purdy Loop for 2.5 kilometres to Blue Sea Road during paving and other improvements. Work takes place from dawn to dusk.

The project is expected to be finished Wednesday, Aug. 31.


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Pugwash Village

The Municipality of Cumberland is installing water lines in the village of Pugwash. This will result in single-lane traffic throughout the village as the work progresses. The project is expected to be finished by Dec. 16.


DIGBY COUNTY: Trunk 1

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Trunk 1, from Duffy Road west to Meteghan River Bridge during paving and culvert repairs. The project is anticipated to be completed Friday, Sept. 16. Signs and flag people are on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 101 Bridge

The Highway 101 Bridge over Highway 102 near Bedford is reduced to one lane on both the inbound and outbound lanes for repairs on weekends. There will also be a lane drop each way on Highway 102.

Work starts on Fridays at 6 p.m. and ends on Mondays at 6 a.m. until Saturday, Aug. 20.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 111

The southbound lanes of Highway 111, between Exit 6 and Pleasant Street in Dartmouth, are reduced to one lane during construction from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays and from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekends. The speed limit is reduced to 60 km/h during construction and the work is scheduled to be completed on Sunday, July 31.


HANTS COUNTY: Vaughan Road

Vaughan Road, from Trunk 14 to Route 236, is reduced to one lane for gravelling and chip sealing until Friday, Sept. 30.

Work is from Monday to Friday from sunrise to sundown. Drivers should expect delays, slow down in construction zones, and be prepared to stop.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Crowdis Bridge, Valley Mills

Crowdis Bridge, in Valley Mills on Marble Mountain Road, is closed until further notice.

Detour via Eden Road, Barren Road, Northside River Denys Road and Southside River Denys Road. Signs are in place.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Hatchery Bridge

Hatchery Bridge on Hatchery Road, Margaree, is closed for repairs until Friday, Aug. 12.

Detour signs are in place.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Marble Mountain Road

Marble Mountain Road, from the intersection of Cenotaph Road east for about seven kilometres, is reduced to one lane for paving and repaving until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.


INVERNESS COUNTY: West Lake Ainslie Road

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


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Cookville Bridge

Cookville Bridge on Route 331 to the North of King Street, will be closed for deck repairs until Tuesday, Aug. 9. The bridge will be closed to all vehicles but still open to pedestrians.

Detour signs are in place.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103

Sections of Highway 103 from Exit 12 for about nine kilometres to Northfield Overpass, have alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading until Monday, Oct. 31.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Mersey Road, Highway 103, Exit 6

The Mersey Road culvert under Highway 103 about 5.3 kilometres west of Exit 6, is closed for repairs until Monday, Aug. 15.

A temporary access road has been constructed from Highway 103 to the Mersey Road Connector to allow residents and the public access to properties on the Mersey Road Connector. Detour signs are in place.


PICTOU COUNTY: West River Road

As part of the construction of the new roundabout in the Town of Pictou, crews will be working on the installation of new storm drains on West River Road off of Highway 106 at Exit 3A, until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

The centerline will be adjusted during construction. Use caution and reduce speed. The roundabout is expected to be completed Friday, Sept. 30.


PICTOU COUNTY: Route 348

Route 348 from Bridgeville Road east for about seven kilometres is reduced to one lane for culvert replacement and repaving until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.


VICTORIA COUNTY: Gillis Bridge

Gillis Bridge, on North Branch Road, just past Uisge Bàn (USH-KA BAN) Falls Provincial Park, is closed until further notice.

Access to the park is not affected.