News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

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

NEW WORK


ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Annapolis River Causeway, Annapolis Royal

The Annapolis River Causeway, in Annapolis Royal will be closed from 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, as Nova Scotia Power will be replacing the tidal dam gates.

A signed detour will be in place.


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125, Cowbay Road Bridge

Cowbay Road Bridge on Highway 125, between Exit 8 at George Street and Grand Lake Road, will have intermittent 20 minute closures between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 20 for installation of girders.

Traffic control will be on site. Traffic will be delayed and drivers are encouraged to take alternate route.


HANTS COUNTY: Lawrence Road

Lawrence Road, between Route 215 and Avondale Road, will have alternating lane closures for road work from Monday, Sept 19 until Monday, Oct 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


HANTS COUNTY: Route 215

Route 215, between Trunk 1 and Trunk 14 near Brooklyn, will have alternating lane closures for road work from Monday, Sept. 19 until Monday, Oct. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


KINGS COUNTY: Marshall Road

Marshall Road will be closed to all but local traffic between Highway 101 (Exit 17W) and Brooklyn Street from Monday, Sept. 19 until Friday, Oct. 7, for repairs to the Marshall Road Overpass. The closure will be 24 hours a day.

There is a marked detour via Highway 1 and Brooklyn Street.


RICHMOND COUNTY: Trunk 4

Trunk 4, from the canal bridge in St. Peter’s east for 5.8 kilometres is reduced to one lane for gravelling and repaving until Thursday, Dec. 1.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.


CONTINUING WORK


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Gully Bridge

Repairs on Gully Bridge, Route 289, Brookfield Dean Road will continue until Friday, Sept. 30.

One lane will be open. A traffic signal is on site.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Pictou Road

Pictou Road between Vimy Road and Hillside Avenue is now open.

Work will continue on Pictou Road until Monday, Oct. 31 which will periodically be restricted to one lane.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: West North River Road, Onslow Mountain Road, Trunk 2

Traffic is reduced to one lane on three roads in Colchester County during paving and other road improvements.

The roads are:

  • West North River Road, from Onslow Road for 5.3 kilometres to Truro Road
  • Onslow Mountain Road, from West North River Road for five kilometres
  • Trunk 2, from Pleasant View Drive west for one kilometre

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset and is scheduled for completion on Oct. 31


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Highway 104

The eastbound lanes of the Amherst Viaduct Bridge on Highway 104 have alternating lane closures for repairs until Monday, Oct. 31.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and traffic will be controlled by concrete barriers and signs. The bridge has a 4.5 metre width restriction and an 80 km/h speed limit.


CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Pugwash

The Municipality of Cumberland is installing water lines in Pugwash. This will result in single-lane traffic throughout the village as the work progresses. The project is expected to be finished by Dec. 16.


DIGBY COUNTY: Melanson Mills Bridge

Melanson Mills Bridge on Marc Comeau Road is closed for repairs until Wednesday, Sept. 21.

A detour route is in place.


DIGBY COUNTY: Trunk 1

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Trunk 1, from Duffy Road west to Meteghan River Bridge, during paving and culvert repairs. The project is anticipated to be completed Friday, Sept. 23.

Signs and flag people are on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 2 and Sunnylea Road, Wellington

Crews are widening and repairing Trunk 2 from Sunnylea Road in Wellington to Acorn Drive in Oakfield, and on Sunnylea Road from Trunk 2 to the end of the pavement. Work is anticipated to be completed Oct. 31.

Drivers should expect delays with lane closures from sunrise to sunset.


HANTS COUNTY: Old Mines Road

Old Mines Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Friday, Sept. 30.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


HANTS COUNTY: Rockwell Drive

Rockwell Drive has alternating lane closures for road work until Friday, Sept. 30.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


HANTS COUNTY: Vaughan Road

Vaughan Road, from Trunk 14 to Route 236, is reduced to one lane for gravelling and chip sealing until Friday, Sept. 30.

Work is from Monday to Friday from sunrise to sundown. Drivers should expect delays, slow down in construction zones, and be prepared to stop.


HANTS COUNTY: West Indian Road

West Indian Road from Trunk 14 to Ess Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Monday, Oct. 31. Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Crowdis Bridge, Valley Mills

Crowdis Bridge, in Valley Mills on Marble Mountain Road, is closed until further notice.

Detour via Eden Road, Barren Road, Northside River Denys Road and Southside River Denys Road. Signs are in place.


INVERNESS COUNTY: West Lake Ainslie Road

The Hayes River Bridge on West Lake Ainslie Road has a 15 tonne weight restriction.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Cross Road

Cross Road from Northfield Road to Cornwall Road has alternating lane closures for road resurfacing and upgrades until Friday, Sept. 30.

Signs and flag people are on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103

Sections of Highway 103 from Exit 12 for about nine kilometres to Northfield Overpass, have alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading until Monday, Oct. 31.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Martins Point Road

Martins Point Road has alternating lane closures for road resurfacing and upgrades until Friday, Sept. 30.

Signs and flag people are on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Pine Grove Road

Pine Grove Road, from Trunk 10 to Northfield Road, has alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading until Monday, Oct. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


PICTOU COUNTY: West River Road

As part of the construction of the new roundabout in Pictou, crews will be working on the installation of new storm drains on West River Road off of Highway 106 at Exit 3A.

The centreline will be adjusted during construction. Use caution and reduce speed. The roundabout is expected to be completed Friday, Sept. 30.


VICTORIA COUNTY: Gillis Bridge

Gillis Bridge, on North Branch Road, just past Uisge Bàn (USH-KA BAN) Falls Provincial Park, is closed until further notice.

Access to the park is not affected.