News release

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Public Works

NEW WORK


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Leitches Creek Bridge, Leitches Creek

Leitches Creek Bridge, on Route 305, Keltic Drive, will be closed for repairs from Monday, October 4 until Friday, October 22.

Detour on Highway 125.


HANTS COUNTY: Highway 101, Windsor

As part of the Highway 101 twinning project, the Exit 5A eastbound on-ramp will be closed starting Monday, October 4, at 6 a.m. until further notice, for construction of the new ramp.

Detour signs are in place.


CONTINUING WORK


ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Brickton Bridge, Brickton

Brickton Bridge on Mount Hanley Road will be closed for repairs until Friday, December 17.

A detour is in place.


ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104, James River

Highway 104, westbound lane about one kilometre west of James River Interchange, Exit 30, will be reduced to one lane for approximately one kilometre.

Twinning work continues until 2023.

Sign are in place and drivers are encouraged to use caution.


CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Mira Gut Bridge, Mira Gut

Construction on Mira Gut Bridge will continue until late fall. Mira Bay Drive, from Brickyard Road to Mira Gut Lane, will be limited to local traffic only.

Access to the beach parking area and washroom facilities will remain open during construction.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Creamery Bridge, Brookfield

Creamery Bridge on Route 289 is reduced to one lane for repairs until Sunday, October 31.

Wide loads will be detoured via Forest Glen Road and Brentwood Road. Traffic lights are in place.


COLCHESTER COUNTY: Old Truro Road, Tatamagouche

Old Truro Road, from Kennedy Hill intersection to the Cross Road in North River, will be closed until further notice due to a large culvert failure.

A detour is in place.


DIGBY COUNTY: Joggins Bridge, Highway 101

Joggins Bridge, between exits 25 and 26, will be reduced to one lane with a reduced speed limit of 80 km/h due to bridge rehabilitation. Work will take place until Sunday, October 31.

Traffic control is in place.


GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Route 344 (Main Street), Mulgrave

Route 344/Main Street traffic is being re-routed onto the newly installed detour bridge. The entrance to Mill Street from Main Street will remain closed, and drivers should use an alternate route. Signs are in place.

The detour will remain in place until Sunday, October 31.


HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Dillmans Bridge, Meaghers Grant

Dillmans Bridge on Wyse Road is closed until further notice. A detour is available via Old Guysborough Road. Signs are in place.


HANTS COUNTY: Highway 102, Lantz

A temporary detour is in place on Highway 102 north of Exit 8, Elmsdale, for the replacement of the Nine Mile River bridges, northbound and southbound. This work is part of ongoing construction for the new Lantz Interchange and Connector Road.

The Lantz Interchange and Connector Road are expected to be complete and open to traffic by Sunday, October 31.


HANTS COUNTY: Hydes Bridge, Lantz

Hydes Bridge on Highway 277 is closed until further notice.

A detour is in place via Dutch Settlement Road, Elmsdale Road and Trunk 2. Signs are in place.


INVERNESS COUNTY: Church #1 Truss Bridge, South Side River Denys Branch Road

Church #1 Truss Bridge, on South Side River Denys Branch Road, is closed for repairs until Friday, October 8.

A detour is in place.


KINGS COUNTY: Bear Brook Bridge, Berwick

Bear Brook Bridge on Russia Road is closed for repairs until further notice. A detour is in place.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103

Highway 103, between exits 9 and 10, has alternating lane closures for roadwork until Sunday, October 31.

Work takes place 24 hours per day.


LUNENBURG COUNTY: Indian Path Bridge, Bayport

Indian Path Bridge, Route 332, is reduced to one lane for repairs until further notice.

A detour is in place for vehicles over five tonnes.


PICTOU COUNTY: Trenton Connector, Trenton

A new roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Trenton Connector and Granton-Abercrombie Road, and the connector will be repaved between that intersection and Highway 106. Work takes place until Sunday, October 31.

Traffic control and four-way stop on site. Work takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.


QUEENS COUNTY: Trunk 3

Trunk 3, from the Liverpool town line southerly for 3.5 kilometres, has stop-and-go traffic and alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading until Sunday, October 31.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.


RICHMOND COUNTY: Port Royal Bridge, Isle Madame

Port Royal Bridge on Port Royal Road is closed until further notice. A detour is in place on MacEachern Road.