Weekly Traffic Advisories (July 15)
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Municipal
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Road Closure – Brunswick Street
Location: Brunswick Street, between Carmichael and Prince streets
Date: Sunday, July 24 (weather permitting)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: The municipality will be re-painting the words “Black Lives Matter” to support the Black Lives Matter movement. The art will be re-painted by contractors hired by the municipality. In June 2022, Regional Council endorsed the Anti-Black Racism Framework, which will guide and inform the development of the Anti-Black Racism Strategy and Action Plan. To learn more about this initiative and how the municipality is addressing anti-Black racism, please visit our website.
Traffic impact: Brunswick Street, between Carmichael and Prince streets, will be closed to motor vehicle traffic while work is underway. A marked detour will be in place. Sidewalks and bike lanes will remain open. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Construction – Upper Water Street
Location: Purdy’s Wharf (1949 Upper Water Street) to Casino Nova Scotia (1983 Upper Water Street)
Date: Tuesday, June 28 to Friday, July 22 Friday, August 19
Time: Weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work details: This work is for the installation of temporary power conduits under the existing sidewalks on the east side of Upper Water Street in support of the Cogswell District project. This work is in preparation of construction of a by-pass road, which is expected to be in place in Fall 2022.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Traffic personnel will be on-site to direct traffic and pedestrians. Marked detours will be in place for pedestrians. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternative routes.
Note: Access to the Purdy’s Wharf Parkade will be maintained while work is underway.
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Road Closure – Atlantic Street
Location: Atlantic Street, from Tower Road to Bridges Street
Date: Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22
Time: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Work details: This work is related to the installation of storm drainage pipes.
Traffic impact: Access will be maintained for local traffic and emergency vehicles only. The sidewalk will remain open. A marked detour will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Joseph Howe Drive
Location: Joseph Howe Drive at the intersection of Highway 102 ramps
Dates: Wednesday, July 20
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is related to the completion of utility locates in advance of upcoming road construction.
Traffic impact: Lane drops will be in place while work is underway, with two lanes of traffic maintained at all times. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Cain Street
Location: Cain Street until North Preston Road
Date: Wednesday, July 20
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Work details: This work is related to the preparation of a new sidewalk installation. This project supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Lane drops and stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Chain Lake Drive
Location: 220 Chain Lake Drive, between Lacewood and Washmill Lake drives
Dates: Monday, July 18 to Friday, July 22
Time: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day (weekdays only)
Work details: This work is related to the installation of underground water and sewer service infrastructure.
Traffic impact: Lane drops will be in place while work is underway. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Construction – Caldwell Road
Location: Caldwell Road, from Deerbrook to Astral drives
Date: Monday, July 18 to November 30, 2022
Time: Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day (no weekend work)
Work details: This work is related to the Caldwell Road Active Transportation & Street Improvement Project, and involves a new multi-use pathway, sidewalk, and paving renewal.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekday while work is underway. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Chute Road, Upper Granville
Chute Road is closed for upgrading from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays until July 25.
Emergency vehicles will still be allowed to access the road, and other vehicles will have access on weekends and weekdays from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The detour is Inglewood Road to Clarence Road.
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ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104, James River
Highway 104, westbound lane about one kilometre west of James River Interchange, Exit 30, is reduced to one lane for about one kilometre.
Twinning work continues until 2023.
Signs are in place and drivers are encouraged to use caution.
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CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Mira Gut Bridge, Mira Gut
Due to construction on Mira Gut Bridge, Mira Bay Drive from Brickyard Road to Mira Gut Lane is limited to local traffic only.
Access to the beach parking area and washroom facilities will remain open during construction.
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CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Salmon River Bridge, Grand Mira North
Salmon River Bridge on Intervale Road will be closed for repairs until July 29.
The detour is on Grand Mira North Road.
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Burnett Bridge
Burnett Bridge, over MacLean Brook on Route 224 in Pine Grove/Gays River, is closed until further notice.
Detour signs and 30-tonne weight restriction are in place. All other trucks to follow posted truck route. Detour is via Saint Andrews River Road.
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Old Truro Road, Tatamagouche
Old Truro Road, from Kennedy Hill intersection to the Cross Road in North River, is closed until further notice due to a large culvert failure.
A detour is in place.
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Salmon River Bridge, Truro
Salmon River Bridge, on Highway 101 between exits 14 and 14A, will be reduced to one lane northbound until October 31 due to planned work on the bridge decking.
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche
Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice due to a bridge closure.
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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 is closed, and drivers should use an alternate route. Signs are in place.
The detour will remain in place until August 31.
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GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 16
Trunk 16, from 1.4 kilometres north of Lincolnville Loop, north to Mattie Road, will be reduced to one lane for brush clearing and road work until August 31.
Traffic control is on site. Work takes place weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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HANTS COUNTY: Highway 101, Windsor
The eastbound off-ramp at Exit 6, Highway 101, is closed for the construction of a new interchange to downtown Windsor.
A detour is available via Exit 5A. The off-ramp will be closed until September 2023.
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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.
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INVERNESS COUNTY: Orangedale
Orangedale-Iona Road, from Portage Road southbound for about 5.7 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for gravelling and drainage work until July 31.
Traffic control is on site. Work takes place weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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LUNENBURG COUNTY: Indian Path Bridge, Bayport
Indian Path Bridge, Route 332, is closed for replacement until October.
A detour is in place.
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PICTOU COUNTY: East River West Side Road, Eureka
The section between 6280 East River West Side Road and Churchville Road will be closed until October 31 for the replacement of the Eureka Mills Bridge.
A detour is in place.
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PICTOU COUNTY: Route 289 (Little Harbour Road)
Route 289 (Little Harbour Road), from the New Glasgow town line northerly to Route 348, is reduced to one lane for paving and patching until August 31.
Traffic control is on site. Work takes place weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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PICTOU COUNTY: Westville Road
Westville Road at the Westville Road Bridge over Highway 104 will be closed nightly, Sunday through Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Work continues until August 31. A detour will be in place and drivers should proceed with caution.
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QUEENS COUNTY: Peterson Falls Bridge, Westfield
Peterson Falls Bridge, on Westfield Road, will be closed for deck replacement until August 5.
A detour is in place.
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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.
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RICHMOND COUNTY: Trunk 4
Trunk 4, from Riverside Road eastbound for about 7.1 kilometres, will be reduced to one lane for repaving until September 30.
Traffic control is on site. Work takes place weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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SHELBURNE COUNTY: Highway 103, Jordan Falls
Highway 103, about 100 metres west of Exit 24, will have alternating lane closures for rehabilitation work on Jordan Falls Bridge until August 31.
Traffic control lights are in place. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset.
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YARMOUTH COUNTY: Lake George Road, Lake George
Lake George Road, from Richmond Road to Crosby Road, has alternating lane closures for roadwork until August 31.
Signs are in place, and traffic control is on site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset.
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YARMOUTH COUNTY: Lakeside Road, Yarmouth
Lakeside Road, from Main Shore Road to Dayton Road, is reduced to one lane for paving until August 31.
Traffic control is on site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset.
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YARMOUTH COUNTY: Main Shore Road, Yarmouth
Main Shore Road, from Darling Lake Road north for about two kilometres, is reduced to one lane for ditching and culvert work until August 31.
Traffic control is on site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset.
