News release

Joseph Howe Interchange Upgrade Begins April 1

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

One of the oldest and most heavily travelled sections of Nova Scotia's 100-series highways is getting an overhaul starting Monday, April 1.

The Joseph Howe Overpass in Halifax, which carries traffic on Highway 102 over Joseph Howe Drive to connect with Bayers Road is getting new pavement, concrete, bridge rails, deck joints and lighting. The $3.4-million upgrade was awarded to Eastern Infrastructure Inc., and will take about nine months.

"This upgrade modernizes this busy overpass," said Maurice Smith, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. "The upgrading of the lighting system includes the installation of 70 high-efficiency, state-of-the-art LED lights."

Two lanes of traffic will be open, as much as possible, in the direction of the peak traffic flow, meaning two inbound lanes in the morning rush and two outbound during the evening.

The project is part of a multi-year project and is in the department's 5-Year Highway Improvement Plan.