News release

Construction on Fairview Overpass Complete

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

There is good news for motorists in the Halifax area: the construction and repair of the Fairview Overpass is complete and the structure is open to drivers.

The newly constructed section of the overpass features three in-bound lanes for traffic, and a three-metre-wide sidewalk.

"The motorists in HRM showed great patience while we worked to finish this very important project," said Bill Estabrooks, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. "This was a major undertaking in the heart of the city -- a unique situation given that most of the work the province does is in rural areas."

Minor clean-up work will be done in the coming weeks, and will require temporary lane closures. A traffic advisory will be issued to inform drivers as those closures are scheduled.

Construction began in October to replace the older, southern section of the overpass. The tender for its demolition and re-construction was awarded to Dexter Construction Ltd.

"This was a complex and highly visible project," said Mr. Estabrooks. "Fine work was done by Dexter Construction, our department's project engineer and staff, CN, and HRM, all of whom worked together to complete this project smoothly and safely."

More information on the project can be found on the department's website at www.gov.ns.ca/tran/fairviewoverpass.asp .