News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

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

NEW WORK


INVERNESS COUNTY: Cabot Trail

The Cabot Trail from the Cheticamp River Bridge to the entrance of the Highlands National Park will be closed to traffic from midnight, Monday, July 14 to 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, to erect a girder.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200

ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Route 337

There will be periodic lane closures on Route 337 at Canal Bridge for the construction of a detour bridge. The temporary bridge will be in place until Friday, Dec. 31.

Detour and temporary lights are on site. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-863-7387


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Route 311

Traffic on Route 311 between the intersection of Onslow Road and Stewarts Bridge is reduced to one lane to allow for crack filling and chip sealing from Monday, June 14 until Saturday, July 31.

Traffic control is on site. Drivers should use caution in the area.

Local Area Office: 902-893-1573.


HANTS COUNTY: Route 215

Route 215 from Academy Street to the Route 236 intersection west of the bridge will be reduced to one lane for paving from Monday, June 14 until Thursday, Sept. 30.

Work takes place from dawn to dark.

Local Area Office: 902-883-9789


HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 2

Trunk 2 from Shubenacadie River north to Route 214 will be reduced to one lane for paving from Monday, June 14 until Sunday, Oct. 31.

Work takes place from dawn to dark.

Local Area Office: 902-883-9789


PICTOU COUNTY: MacKay Road

MacKay Road will be temporarily closed at Highway 104 on Friday, June 11 and Monday, June 14. As a result access will not be allowed between Trunk 4 at Linacy and Route 347 at Coalburn, by way of MacKay Road. Alternate routes will have to be used.

Other temporary closures of the MacKay Road will be needed to complete construction work on the Highway 104 Twinning Project. They will be announced before the work takes place.

Local Area Office: 902-755-5142


PICTOU COUNTY: Trenton East River Bridge

Trenton Connector will be closed from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday June 14 for repairs on the Trenton East River Bridge.

Traffic will be detoured at this time. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes for the duration of the work.

Local Area Office: 902-752-4168


RICHMOND COUNTY: Highway 104

Highway 104 from about a half a kilometre west of Trunk 4 at River Tillard, west, including ramps at Exit 47, will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs, patching and repaving from Monday June 14 until Thursday, Sept 30.

Traffic control personal and pilot vehicle on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200


CONTINUING WORK


ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Highway 101

Highway 101, west of Exit 22 for about nine kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for guardrail replacement, patching and paving until Saturday, July 31.

Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-825-7311


ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Highway 101

Victoria Bridge on Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane for repairs and paving until Saturday, July 31.

A traffic signal is in place. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-825-4827


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104

Traffic On Highway 104 will be reduced to one lane for repair work on the Pomquet River Bridge, near Heatherton, until Wednesday, June 30.

Temporary traffic signals are on site, but delays are possible.

Local Area Office: 902-863-3420


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Sydney River Bridge

Repairs to the Sydney River Bridge on Keltic Drive are expected to continue until the end of June.

Traffic on the bridge will continue to be one lane until repairs are completed.

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


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 22

Trunk 22, from about two kilometres north of Catalone Gut Road, south for about six kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for paving until Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-794-5120


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 104

Highway 104, from Exit 15 westbound to Exit 13 will be reduced to one lane for shaping and paving of crossovers until Saturday, July 31.

Work takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-890-1573


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Northport Bridge

Northport Bridge on Route 366 is closed until further notice for replacement.

Detour from Shinimicas Road to the east of the bridge and Mudcreek Road to the west of the bridge. Cyclists should travel with caution.

Local Area Office: 902-667-2972


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Trunk 4

A 6.5 kilometre section of Trunk 4 from Wentworth Collingwood Road to Barclay Loop will be reduced to one lane for cold planing, repaving and bridge repairs until Saturday, July 31.

Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on weekends if required.

Local Area Office: 902-447-3160


DIGBY COUNTY: Highway 101

Highway 101, from Exit 31 to Exit 32 will be reduced to one lane for repaving and shoulder work until Thursday, July 15.

Traffic delays are expected. Cyclists are asked to use caution. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

Local Area Office: 902-742-0587


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.

Local Area Office: 902-533-2771


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Clamshell Road

Clamshell Road will be closed to replace culverts until Friday, June 18.

A detour is available via East Petpeswick to Trunk 7 and then to West Petpeswick.

Local Area Office: 902-827-5388


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102, Larry Uteck Interchange

Highway 102 is now open to traffic at the Larry Uteck Interchange. Permanent ramps will now be built.

During the next month one of the four traffic lanes under the overpass will be closed to allow work to continue. The closed lane will vary depending on the time. Two lanes will be open for inbound traffic in the morning and outbound traffic in the evening.

Drivers should use extra caution in the area.

Local Area Office: 902-424-5591


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 103

Highway 103, between Exits 5 and 6, will be reduced to one lane for cold planing and repaving until Thursday, Sept. 30.

Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-798-7994


HANTS COUNTY: Highway 101, Wentworth Road

Highway 101, from Exit 5 to Exit 5A, Wentworth Road overpass included, will be reduced to one lane, stop-and-go traffic, for cold planing and repaving until Saturday, July 31.

The Wentworth underpass will also have stop-and-go traffic for concrete repairs for the same time period.

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

Local Area Office: 902-798-5957


HANTS COUNTY: Route 236

Route 254 in Kennetcook to Route 236 Northfield Road will be reduced to one lane for about 7.5 kilometers for paving until Thursday, Sept. 30.

Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

Local Area Office: 902-883-9789


HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 2/Mill Village Road

Trunk 2 from Gibb Road to 244 Interchange, about 2 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for paving until Saturday, July 31.

Traffic control people will be on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

Local Area Office: 902-883-9789


INVERNESS COUNTY: Cheticamp River Bridge

Cheticamp River Bridge on the Cabot Trail will be reduced to one lane for bridge replacement until Sunday, Oct. 31.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200


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


INVERNESS COUNTY: Red River Road

Red River Road will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs until Wednesday, June 30.

Local Area Office: 902-625-4200


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.

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


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103

Highway 103 between Exit 8 and Exit 9 will be reduced to one lane for cold planing, widening of the twinned sections and paving until mid-June.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

Local Area Office: 902-541-5603.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Trunk 3

Trunk 3 will have alternating lane closures for ditching and culvert installation until Friday, June 18.

Traffic control consists of a flashing light unit, barrels and traffic cones. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-543-7376


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Trunk 10

Trunk 10 will have alternating lane closures for ditching and culvert installation until Wednesday, June 16.

Traffic control consists of a flashing light unit, barrels and traffic cones. Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-543-7376


PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104, Exit 24

North Foord Street, south of Highway 104 by the ramps, will be restricted to a single lane until Tuesday, Aug. 31 to allow for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Foord Street and Exit 24. The first phase of work consists of replacement of the sanitary sewer and installation of catch basin.

Traffic control will be on site. Expect delays and use an alternate route.

Local Area Office: 902-752-2946


PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104

Highway 104, near Exit 26 in Sutherlands River will have a speed zone reduction to 70 km/h for ongoing construction work for the Highway 104 twinning project. It is in effect until Sunday, July 31.

Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-755-7077


PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 106

A 7.2 kilometre section of Highway 106, from Highway 104 north to Exit 2, including westbound ramps on Highway 104 and ramps at Exit 1A and Exit 2 on Highway 106, will be reduced to one lane for cold planing, installation of rumble strips, patching and repaving until Saturday, July 31.

Traffic delays are expected and motorists should use caution when travelling through the construction zone.

Work takes place from 6:30 a.m., to 7:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday and from 6:30 a.m., to 3 p.m. on Fridays.

Local Area Office: 902-752-6224


PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 106

Highway 106 at Exit 2, Granton-Abercrombie Road, will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs until Wednesday, June 30.

Traffic signals on site.

Local Area Office: 902-752-6224


PICTOU COUNTY: Route 256

Route 256, from the Colchester County Line east for about five kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for repaving, from Monday, June 7 until Wednesday, June 30.

Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-752-6224


PICTOU COUNTY: Route 347, Sherbrooke Road

Route 347, from Meiklefield Road south for 5.6 kilometres, and from Moose River Road south to French River road for 2.6 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for repaving from Monday, June 7, until Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic control people and a pilot vehicle will be on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Local Area Office: 902-752-6224


VICTORIA COUNTY: Corsen Bridge

Corsen Bridge, two kilometres before Ingonish, continues to be reduced to one lane.

Local Area Office: 902-295-2700


VICTORIA COUNTY: Highway 105

Seven sections of Highway 105 between Exit 6 and Exit 8 are reduced to one lane for construction and repaving. The work is expected to last until Saturday, July 31.

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

Local Area Office: 902-674-2146