Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Joseph Howe Drive
Joseph Howe Drive ramp under Fairview Overpass will be closed from 7 a.m. Saturday, March 6, until 6 p.m. Sunday, March 7.
Local Area Office: 902-424-0054
CONTINUING WORK
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Sydney River Bridge
The Sydney River Bridge on Keltic Drive is reduced to one lane until Wednesday, March 31, for repairs.
Residents of Coxheath and Westmount are encouraged to use the interchange on Coxheath Road to get to Highway 125 during the construction period.
Local Area Office: 902-563-2245
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 has been reduced to 60 km/h and warning signs are in place.
Reduced weight restrictions are no longer in effect at this crossing.
Local Area Office: 902-533-2771
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Fairview Overpass
Traffic on Joseph Howe Drive under the Fairview Overpass will have periodic lane closures from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further
notice.
Traffic control people will be onsite, but delays are expected. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible.
Local Area Office: 902-424-0054
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102, Larry Uteck Interchange
Detour ramps are open for traffic on Highway 102 (Bicentennial Highway) at the Larry Uteck Interchange.
The detour provides two lanes in each direction around the construction site. Speed limit on the detour is 80 km/h.
Local Area Office: 902-424-5591
INVERNESS COUNTY: Murrays Hill Bridge
Murrays Hill Bridge, which crosses the Mabou River near Rankinville Road, is closed until further notice.
Local Area Office: 902-625-4388
KINGS COUNTY: Bridge Closure
The Busby McMahon Bridge on Brooklyn Street, near Aylesford, is open to one lane until further notice. Traffic lights are in place.
There is a detour available on New Road, Route 221 and Morden Road.
Local Area Office: 902-679-4979
KINGS COUNTY: Hantsport
Kates Bridge, on Tannery Road in Hantsport, is closed for repairs until further notice.
A detour is available on Avon Street.
Local Area Office: 902-527-5448
KINGS COUNTY: Hillaton Road
Hillaton Road is closed until further notice to allow for bridge repairs.
A detour is available from Route 221 to Route 358 to Saxon Street.
Local Area Office: 902-679-4308
PICTOU COUNTY: Elgin Road, Garys Mill Bridge
Garys Mill Bridge on Elgin Road will be reduced to one lane to allow for bridge rail replacement until Friday, March 12.
Traffic signals will be in place. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local Area Office: 902-893-6194
VICTORIA COUNTY: Corsen Bridge
Corsen Bridge, two kilometres before Ingonish, continues to be reduced to one lane.
Local Area Office: 902-295-2700