News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

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

NEW WORK


DIGBY COUNTY: Hilltown Road (including Hilltown Cross Road)

Traffic is reduced to one lane on Hilltown Road and Hilltown Cross Road, off of Route 340, for a distance of approximately 6.3 km, during paving. The project is anticipated to be completed Monday, Oct. 31.

Signs and traffic control persons are on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset


CONTINUING 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 five kilometres
  • Trunk 2, from Pleasant View Drive west for one kilometre

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


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: North Shore Road, Malagash

North Shore Road is closed for repairs approximately 1.4 kilometres east of Trunk 6, until Monday, Oct. 31.

Detour via Malagash Road to Smith Road. Signs are in place.


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Pugwash

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


DIGBY COUNTY: Bonnie Road

Bonnie Road from Exit 31 of Highway 101 east to the waste transfer station has one lane closures for road repairs until Monday, Oct. 31.

Traffic control is on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102, Exit 2B

Line painting continues at the roundabouts on Highway 102, Exit 2B, Larry Uteck Boulevard until Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Work will be done at night from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. Drivers should expect delays during those hours.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 333

Route 333, at the intersection of Ragged Lake Boulevard and Evergreen Place, has a temporary centerline and periodic lane closures for road work until Monday, Oct. 31.

Drivers should expect delays. Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 2 and Sunnylea Road, Wellington

Crews are widening and repairing Trunk 2 from Sunnylea Road in Wellington to Acorn Drive in Oakfield, and on Sunnylea Road from Trunk 2 to the end of the pavement. Work is anticipated to be completed Oct. 31.

Drivers should expect delays with lane closures from sunrise to sunset.


HANTS COUNTY: Lawrence Road

Lawrence Road, between Route 215 and Avondale Road, has alternating lane closures for road work until Monday, Oct 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


HANTS COUNTY: Route 215

Route 215, between Trunk 1 and Trunk 14 near Brooklyn, has alternating lane closures for road work until Monday, Oct. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


HANTS COUNTY: West Indian Road

West Indian Road from Trunk 14 to Ess Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Monday, Oct. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


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: West Lake Ainslie Road

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


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: Pine Grove Road

Pine Grove Road, from Trunk 10 to Northfield Road, has alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading until Monday, Oct. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


PICTOU COUNTY: West River Road

The new roundabout in the town of Pictou is now opened to traffic.

Construction continues on Sunset Street with a detour in place onto Weaver Road. This will result in stop-and-go traffic over night. This work is expected to be complete Saturday, Oct 15.


RICHMOND COUNTY: Trunk 4

Trunk 4, from the canal bridge in St. Peter's east for 5.8 kilometres, is reduced to one lane for gravelling and repaving until Thursday, Dec. 1.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.


YARMOUTH COUNTY: Canaan Road

Canaan Road, from Gavelton Bridge north for 4.5 kilometres, is reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, Oct 21.

Flag people and signs will be on site. Work takes place form sunrise to sunset.


YARMOUTH COUNTY: Route 308

Route 308, from Belleville Road north for five kilometres, is reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, Oct. 21.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


YARMOUTH COUNTY: Wilson Falls Bridge, Quinan

Wilson Falls Bridge on Wilson Road, Quinan, is closed for repairs until Friday, Oct. 28.

Detour via Canaan Road, Gavel Road and Route 308. Detour signs will be in place.