Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Mira Gut Bridge
Mira Gut Bridge, on Main-a-Dieu Road (also called Mira Bay Drive), will be closed to traffic for repairs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 26, until Friday, May 30.
There is a detour route on Hornes Road, Brickyard Road, and Trunk 2 (Louisbourg Highway).
HANTS COUNTY: Glen Brook and MacInnis Brook Bridge
Glen Brook and MacInnis Brook Bridge on Route 202 in West Gore will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs from Monday, May 26 until Friday, July 11.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
PICTOU COUNTY: Alma Road
Alma Road, from Sylvester Road north to Route 376, about four kilometres will be reduced to one lane for patching and repaving from Monday, May 26, until Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
PICTOU COUNTY: Lower Road
Lower Road, from the southern intersection with Route 348 to Well Hill Road, about two kilometres will be reduced to one lane for patching and repaving from Monday, May 26, until Tuesday, Sept. 30
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
PICTOU COUNTY: Stewart Road
Stewart Road, from Route 376 west to Durham Road, about five kilometres will be reduced to one lane for patching and repaving from Monday, May 26, until Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
CONTINUING WORK
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Sydney River Bridge
The Sydney River Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement. While the bridge is closed, there is a free shuttle bus service between Coxheath Arena (305 Keltic Dr.) and Walmart (65 Keltic Dr.).
A detour route for drivers is marked.
The shuttle bus schedule is available at http://novascotia.ca/tran/highways/srb.asp .
COLCHESTER COUNTY: Plains Road
Sections of Plains Road, from the intersection of Masstown Road west to Highway 4, will be reduced to one lane for repairs to the road and the bridge over the Debert River.
Temporary traffic signals will direct traffic over the bridge.
Motorists are asked to use caution through the construction zone. The project is scheduled to be finished Friday, Aug. 8.
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 is reduced to 60 km/h and warning signs are in place.
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 344
Sections of Route 344, from the intersection of Carr Road south for about five kilometres toward Port Shoreham, are reduced to one lane for repaving.
Traffic is controlled by flag people and a pilot vehicle. The work is scheduled to be finished Saturday, May 31.
HALIFAX COUNTY: Highway 3
Sections of Highway 3, from Exit 4 of Highway 103 west for about nine kilometres to the intersection of Route 333, are reduced to one lane for repaving.
Traffic is controlled by flag people and a pilot vehicle. The work is scheduled to be finished Monday, June 30.
HALIFAX COUNTY: Route 354 (Beaver Bank Road)
Sections of Route 354 (Beaver Bank Road), from the Hants County line south for about seven kilometres, are reduced to one lane for repaving.
Traffic is controlled by flag people and a pilot vehicle. The work is scheduled to be finished Tuesday, Sept. 30.
HANTS COUNTY: Chambers Bridge
Chambers Bridge on Highway 14, over the St. Croix River, west of Brooklyn, is reduced to one lane during repairs until Monday, May 26.
Drivers should travel with extra patience and caution in the area.
HANTS COUNTY: Glen Brook and MacInnis Brook Bridges
The Glen Brook and MacInnis Brook bridges, on Route 202 in West Gore, have a 24-tonne weight restriction until further notice.
INVERNESS COUNTY: Crowdis Bridge
Crowdis Bridge is closed until further notice for repairs. A detour is available via Crowdis Cross Road, West Big Interval Road and Hatchery Road.
INVERNESS COUNTY: West Lake Ainslie Road
The Hayes River Bridge on West Lake Ainslie Road has a 15-tonne weight restriction.
KINGS COUNTY: Whitman Bridge
Whitman Bridge, on Whitman Road between Maple Avenue and Ward Road in Aylesford, is closed for repairs until further notice. The detour route is Maple Avenue, Victoria Road and Ward Road.
PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104
The eastbound lanes of Highway 104, from Exit 21 at Westville to Exit 25 at Stellarton, are reduced to one lane for bridge repairs and repaving until Sunday, Aug. 31.
Speed limit in the work zone is 80 km/h.
PICTOU COUNTY: Trunk 7 (Sunrise Trail) and Cape John Road
Sections of Highway 6, (Sunrise Trail) from the Pictou/Colchester County line to the intersection of Louisville Road, and sections of Cape John Road, from Highway 6 to the end of the pavement, are reduced to one lane for repairs until Sunday, Aug. 31.
Work takes place from dawn to dusk. Motorists should use caution when travelling through the construction zone.