Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Route 201
Route 201 between Paradise Lane and Nictaux Road will be restricted to about 2.5 metres for repaving from Monday, Sept. 17, until Friday, Sept. 28.
A wide load detour is available by taking Paradise Lane, Trunk 1, Elliot Connector, Highway 101, Brooklyn Street, Trunk 1, Trunk 10, Nictaux Road. The wide load detour is about 20.7 kilometres.
Local Area Office: 902-825-4827
Fax: 902-825-3593
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Ingram River Bridge on Highway 103 will be reduced to one lane for repairs from Monday, Sept. 17 until Monday, Oct. 29.
Traffic control consist of flashing unit display. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-860-5615
Fax: 902-860-5616
KINGS COUNTY: Fred Saunders Bridge
Fred Saunders Bridge is closed for repairs from Monday, Sept. 17, until Thursday, Sept. 27.
Detour routes: Spicer Road to Russia Road to Route 360 1.2 kilometres - Route 360 to Spicer Road to Baseline Road 1 kilometre - Baseline Road to Route 360 to West Black Road 4.3 kilometres - West Black Rock Road to Baseline Road to Russia Road 1.2 kilometres.
Local Area Office: 902-538-3877
Fax: 902-538-8288
PICTOU COUNTY: Route 256 (Scotsburn Road)
Traffic on Route 256 (Scotsburn Road) from Durham Road westerly for about three kilometres to Campbell Hill Road will be restricted to one lane to allow for repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic will be controlled by traffic control persons and signs. Please slow down in the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5776
Fax: 902-896-2259
CONTINUING WORK
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104
The intersection of Highway 104 and Beech Hill Road will have a one-lane closure for improvements and repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic will not be stopped but will be slow. Traffic control will be marked with signs. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset seven days a week.
Local Area Office: 902-863-0364
Fax: 902-863-7482
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125, Leitches Creek Bridge
The eastbound lanes of Highway 125, over Leitches Creek, will be reduced to one lane, 24 hours a day, until Sunday, Sept 30. This will allow concrete repairs, waterproofing, and repaving of the bridge deck.
Drivers should use extra caution and be prepared for traffic delays in the construction area. Keltic Drive is available as a detour.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2518
Fax: 902-563-2517
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 223 Closed
Route 223, near Big Beach and Christmas Island, is closed for repair until Wednesday, Sept. 19. Local traffic can use the road up to that point but through traffic is required to detour on Route 216.
Local Are Office: 902-563-2245
Fax: 902-563–0505
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 22
Trunk 22, Louisbourg Highway from Highway 125, Sydney By-pass to Landry Crescent will have one-lane closures for paving and repairs to guardrails until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Work take place from 7 a.m. to 7:30 pm.
Local Area Office: 902-794-5120
Fax: 902-794-5141
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102
Highway 102, southbound lane, from Como Road south to Shubenacadie River, will be reduced to one lane for repaving and patching until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Intersection of Salmon River, Brookside and Pictou Roads.
Motorists are advised that a one-lane closure will take place at the intersection of Salmon River, Brookside and Pictou Roads for upgrades to the intersection until Wednesday, Oct 31.
Traffic control people will be on site. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route if possible. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5784
Fax: 902-896-2259
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Trunk 2
Trunk 2 from Alton Road north to the tracks near Brookfield will be reduced to one lane for paving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Trunk 2
Trunk 2 from Little Bass River to Economy River will have one-lane closures for ditching and paving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5784
Fax: 902-896-2259
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Truro Heights Connector
Truro Heights Connector from Truro Heights Road, east to the entrance to Wal-Mart will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs and paving until Wednesday, Oct. 31. Paving on Tuesday, Sept 18, and Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259
CUMBERLAND COUNTY - Route 209
Route 209, from the Trunk 2/Route 209 intersection westerly toward Diligent River will have one-lane closures for gravelling and paving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
There will be a traffic control person and pilot vehicle on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-667-0366
Fax: 902-667-3424
CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Trunk 6
Trunk 6, from Amherst town line to Ripley loop will have one-lane closures for chip sealing and crack filling until Friday, Sept. 21.
There will be traffic control people and a pilot vehicle on site.
Local Area Office: 902-667-0366
Fax: 902-667-3424
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 316
Route 316, from about six kilometres, south of Route 276 at Goshen, south to the Guysborough-St. Mary's municipal boundary will have intermittent one-lane closures for gravelling and paving until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 7
Gaspereaux Brook Bridge on Trunk 7 at Liscomb will be reduced to one-lane for repairs until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control consists of signs and traffic control people. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Some possible work on Saturdays.
Local Are Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-7352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 344
Route 344 from the intersection at Trunk 16 easterly to MacPherson Lake Road will have intermittent one lane closures for patching and repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: South River Lake Road
South River Lake Road, from Route 316 east for 6.1 kilometres, will have intermittent one-lane closures for gravelling and paving until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 16
Trunk 16 from the intersection at Larrys River Road north to Church Street will have intermittent one-lane closures for patching and repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
Fax: 902-533-4352
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 107
Highway 107, from Little Salmon River Bridge to Exit 18, will have one-lane closures for patching and repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Traffic control consists of cones, barriers and traffic control people. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-835-2702
Fax: 902-835-1860
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 207
Highway 207 from West Lawrencetown Road to Three Fathom Harbour will have intermittent delays for repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-827-5388
Fax: 902-827-5190
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Kearney Lake Road
Kearney Lake Road and the Highway 102 northbound exit will have one-lane closures for intersection improvements, signal installation and widening until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-835-2702
Fax: 902-835-1860
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 306
Route 306,for about 4.5 kilometres, from Acres Road southeast to the intersection of Route 349 and Route 306 in Sambro will be reduced to one lane at various locations until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control consists of cones, barrels, pilot vehicle and traffic control people. Motorists are advised to be cautious while travelling through the marked work site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-7116
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Route 333
Sections of Route 333 from the West Dover ball park for eight kilometres to Blind Bay at the intersection of MacDonalds Road will be reduced to one lane until Sunday, Sept. 30 to allow for repaving.
Work will take place from sunrise to sunset. Traffic control will consist of signs and traffic control people.
Local Area Office: 902-237-0068
Fax: 902-835-1860
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Sedgiwich Bridge
Sedgiwich Bridge, near the intersection of the Arhibald Brook Road and the Higginsville Road, will be closed until Sunday, Sept. 30, for replacement.
Traffic will be routed through the site over a one-lane temporary bridge controlled with traffic lights.
Local Area Office: 902-827-5388
Fax: 902-827-5190
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Three Sections
Paving has started on three sections of road in Halifax Regional Municipality. Sections being paved are:
- Terence Bay Road, 7.7 kilometres
- Lower Prospect Road, 2.3 kilometres
- Lower Prospect Branch, 0.30 kilometres
Work is expected to continue until Sunday, Sept. 30. Motorists are advised there will be lane closures and to expect delays. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-424-6144
Fax: 902-424-1776
HANTS COUNTY: Bishopville Road
The Bishopville Road will be closed at Highway 101 for construction of the new Highway 101 structure over Bishopville Road until Friday, Nov. 30.
Detour route via Rand Street, Bog Road and Old Post Road.
Local Area Office: 902-798-6888
Fax: 902-798-2927
HANTS COUNTY: Route 215
Route 215 from Kempt Shore east to Sherman Lake Road will have one-lane closures for repaving until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-798-6885
Fax: 902-798-2927
INVERNESS COUNTY: Route 252 and Shore Road
Route 252 from the intersection of Trunk 19 in Mabou east for 10 kilometres and Shore Road from the intersection of Trunk 19 in Judique north for 3.2 kilometres will be reduced to one lane for paving.
Work is taking place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday Sept. 29. Traffic control people and pilot vehicles will help guide drivers safely through the construction areas.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
INVERNESS COUNTY: Trunk 19
Traffic on Trunk 19, north of MacLean Street in the Town of Inverness,1 for about 8.3 kilometres will be reduced to one lane until Sunday Sept. 30, to allow for road improvements and repaving.
Drivers should reduce speed and expect delays in the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-893-5797
Fax: 902-896-2259
KINGS COUNTY: Aylesford Road
Traffic on Aylesford Road from the intersection of Dalhousie Road north for about six kilometres will be reduced to one lane until Wednesday, Oct. 31,for repaving.
Drivers should expect delays and use extra caution in the construction area.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342
KINGS COUNTY: Glebe Bridge
Glebe Bridge on Route 201 will have a 2.7 metre height restriction and 15 tonne weight restriction until further notice.
Local Area Office: 902-670-1727
Fax: 902-538-8288
KINGS COUNTY: Hantsport
Kates Bridge on Tannery Road in Hantsport will be reduced to one lane for repairs and replacement of the bridge abutments until further notice.
A detour is available on Avon Street.
Local Area Office: 902-527-5448
Fax: 902-527-5371
KINGS COUNTY: Lovett Road
Lovett Road from Trunk 1 to Brooklyn Street will have one-lane closures for gravellling and repaving until Thursday, Nov. 15.
Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342
KINGS COUNTY: Maple Court
Maple Court from English Mountain Road to the end of the road will have a one-lane closure for gravelling and repaving until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342
KINGS COUNTY: Trunk 1
Trunk 1 from Lockhart Mountain Road to Lovett Road will have one- lane closures for widening, traffic lights, sidewalk and repaving until Monday, Dec. 31.
Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-542-6344
Fax: 902-542-6342
PICTOU COUNTY: Big Gut Bridge
Big Gut Bridge, on Route 348 near Pictou Landing, is open to motorists. A temporary bridge will accommodate one-lane traffic and is controlled by traffic signals. The bridge width restriction is 4.2 metres. Motorists should proceed with caution.
Local Area Office: 902-755-7146
Fax: 902-755-7049
PICTOU COUNTY: Black Brook Bridge
Black Brook Bridge on Route 347 (East River St. Mary's) will be closed for replacement until Friday, Nov. 30.
A temporary detour is parallel to the existing structure. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution when traveling though construction zone.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
PICTOU COUNTY: MacKay Bridge
MacKay Bridge on Toney Mills Road, Toney River will be closed for repairs until Friday, Sept. 28.
Detour route is available on Meadowville Station Road.
Local Area Office: 902- 485-5254
Fax: 902- 485-7047
PICTOU COUNTY: West River East Side Road
The West River East Side Road near Salt Springs is reduced to one lane for repairs until further notice. Traffic control consists of signals. A wide-load detour route is marked.
Local Area Office: 902-755-7060
Fax: 902-755-7049
PICTOU COUNTY: Westville Road and Trunk 4
Traffic on the Westville Road (Route 289) will be reduced to one lane from Exit 23 of Highway 104 for 2.5 kilometres southwest to the Westville town line.
Traffic will also be reduced to one lane on Trunk 4 (Truro Road) from the intersection of the Westville Road (Route 289) for 2.5 kilometres to the west.
The reductions will allow for repaving. Work will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is scheduled for completion on Sunday, Sept. 30.
Local Area Office: 902-752-6224
Fax: 902-755-7184
QUEENS COUNTY: Labelle Brook Bridge - Labelle Road
Labelle Brook Bridge located north of Greenfield on Labelle Road and south of South Brookfield on Molega Road will be closed for replacement from Monday, Sept. 17, until Saturday, Oct. 6. Work began on Wednesday, Sept. 12, but the bridge will remain open until Sept. 17.
A traffic detour is available on Trunk 8 and Rout 325, Route 210 and Route 208 will have posted detours. A temporary pedestrian walkway will also be available.
Local Area Office: 902-543-4671
Fax: 902-543-5596
RICHMOND COUNTY: Route 320
Traffic on Route 320 will be reduced to one lane from north of the intersection of Route 206 near Arichat north for 4.5 kilometres toward D'Escousse to allow for repaving.
Work will take place between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. and traffic will be controlled by traffic control people. The project is scheduled to be completed by Saturday, Sept. 22.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4200
Fax: 902-625-1946
SHELBURNE COUNTY: Barrington Passage - Trunk 3
Barrington Passage - Trunk 3 from the intersection of the Oak Park Road to the intersection of Route 330 will be reduced to one lane for cold planing until Sunday, Sept. 30.
Motorists should expect delays and speed reduction in work zone. Cyclists should use caution. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-742-0587
Fax: 902-749-2244
VICTORIA COUNTY: Trunk 30 (Cabot Trail)
Cabot Trail from Victoria/Inverness county line south for 1.7 kilometres and Cabot Trail from Gold Brook Road south for 1.8 kilometres will have one-lane closures for road repairs until Thursday, Sept. 28.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170
VICTORIA COUNTY: Trunk 30 (Cabot Trail)
Trunk 30, from Highway 105 intersection (Exit 11) northerly about 5 kilometres will have one lane closures for repaving until Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Work takes palce from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-674-2146
Fax: 902-674-2170
YARMOUTH COUNTY: Indian Sluice Point Bridge
Indian Sluice Point Bridge is now opened to vehicles under two tonnes. Work is expected to end on Friday, Oct. 5.
Vehicles over two tonnes are advised to find alternate route.
Local Area Office: 902-742-2415
Fax: 902-742-0649