News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

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

CONTINUING WORK


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Nappan Marsh (Rainbow) Bridge Trunk 2

Nappan Marsh (Rainbow) Bridge over the Nappan River on Trunk 2, outside Amherst, is closed until further notice.

A detour is available on Route 302, Southampton Road and Smith Road. Traffic approaching Amherst is being rerouted a short distance on the Nappan and Lower Porter Roads, while traffic leaving Amherst is required to detour on Smith Road.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102/103 - Bicentennial Highway

Blasting is taking place on Highway 102 between Exit 2A and Exit 1D and Highway 103 between Exit 2A and Exit 1B. Work is for the new 102/103 interchange.

Blasting will take place twice a day at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for ten-minute intervals. Work is expected to continue until Sunday, March 31.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 103

Blasting is taking place twice a day, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Highway 103 between exits 5 and 5A.

Traffic will be stopped in both directions while blasting is occurring. Traffic may be stopped for periods of 20 minutes. Expect delays and proceed with caution.

Blasting will be ongoing until mid-January.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Cranton Bridge, Margaree Centre

Cranton Bridge, Margaree Centre, is closed until further notice due to safety concerns. Replacement to take place this year. Detour via East Big Intervale Road, Crowdis Cross Road and West Big Intervale Road.


KINGS COUNTY: Joe Lee Bridge, Selfridge

Joe Lee Bridge, on Brooklyn Street, Selfridge, will be closed to all traffic until Jan. 25 for repairs. A detour is available through Morden Road, Route 221 and Clairmont Road.


RICHMOND COUNTY: Port Royal Bridge

Port Royal Bridge on Port Royal Road on Isle Madame is closed until further notice. Traffic can detour on MacEachern Road.


YARMOUTH COUNTY: Cape Forchu Bridge, Route 304 Cape Forchu Bridge on Route 304, Yarmouth Bar, is reduced to one lane for repairs until Sunday, March 31.

Traffic lights and traffic control personal will be on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.