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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Feb 5th)
Note: Each week the local listings are expanded and updated. During the week new and updated tasks are added. Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid.
Provincial / Municipal
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Dillmans Bridge, Meaghers Grant
Dillmans Bridge, on Wyse Road in Meaghers Grant, will be closed until further notice. A detour is available via Old Guysborough Road. Signs are in place.
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HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Peggys Point Road, Peggy’s Cove
Peggys Point Road, from the Visitor Information Centre west for about one kilometre, will be reduced to one lane until March.
Work to take place from sunrise to sunset.
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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 detour has a reduced speed limit of 80 kilometres an hour and is expected to be in place until mid-summer.
The Lantz Interchange and Connector Road is expected to be complete and open to traffic by fall.
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LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103
Highway 103, between Exit 9 and 10, will have alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, June 30.
Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.
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Street closure – Carmichael Street
Location: Carmichael Street between Grafton and Market streets
Date: Thursday, Feb. 18
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This street closure is in place to facilitate the installation of exhaust ductwork at the side of Scotiabank Centre.
Traffic impact: Traffic control will be in place. The sidewalk on the north side of Carmichael Street will be closed to pedestrian traffic between Grafton and Market streets, with signage in place.
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Traffic Delay – Chebucto Road
Location: Chebucto Road, between Armdale Roundabout and Mumford Road
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Work details: Drilling in support of Halifax Water project
Traffic impact: Two-way traffic will be maintained while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Quinpool Road
Location: Quinpool Road, between Armdale Roundabout and Connaught Avenue
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
Time: noon to 3 p.m.
Work details: Drilling in support of Halifax Water project
Traffic impact: Two-way traffic will be maintained while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Brenton Street – Road Closure
Location: Brenton Street between Spring Garden Road and Clyde Street
Date: Ongoing until Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
Time: Ongoing until 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
Work details: To facilitate the removal of a crane
Traffic impact: The street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Pedestrians will be directed around the worksite as needed. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
Your patience is appreciated while this work is completed.
Construction During COVID-19: Construction crews will strive to maintain physical distancing measures, however, residents may see workers within two metres of each other while completing certain tasks which aligns with the exemptions outlined in the Provincial Health Order. If approaching construction crews, residents are asked to maintain at least two metres of physical distancing.
