Weekly Traffic Advisories (July 15)
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
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Traffic Delay – Prince Street
Location: Prince Street, between Argyle Street & Grafton Street
Date: Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Work details: This work is to install a natural gas pipeline and conduct temporary street restoration.
Traffic impact: One traffic lane will be maintained at all times. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Construction – Bishop Street
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Bishop Street, between Lower Water Street and Hollis Street, has returned to a two-way street.
Since October 2015, new development has been occurring on Bishop Street, between Lower Water Street and Hollis Street. At that time, Bishop Street was switched to a one-way street to facilitate construction multiple projects. That work has now been completed.
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Traffic Delay – Barrington Street
Location: Barrington Street, from Hanover to Richmond streets
Date: Tuesday, July 18
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: The work is for pavement maintenance. This project supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Lane drops will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Devonshire Avenue
Location: Devonshire Avenue, from Barrington Street to Novalea Drive
Date: Monday, July 17 and Tuesday, July 18
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Work details: This work is for installation of tactical bike lanes. This project supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Lane drops 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 – Lockview Road
Location: Lockview Road from Fall River Road to Civic 36
Date: Monday, July 17
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Work details: This work includes asphalt preparation for traffic calming, in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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NEW WORK
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HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102, Bedford/Lower Sackville
There will be closures in the area Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, from 5 a.m. to noon:
— Highway 102 southbound between the Exit 4C off- and on-ramps
— Duke Street, from the Exit 4C northbound on-ramp to the Exit 4C southbound off-
ramp
— Glendale Avenue, from the Exit 4C southbound on-ramp to the Exit 4C northbound on-ramp.
These closures are to complete the girder erections for the Highway 102/Highway 107 overpass.
Traffic control will be on-site.
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CONTINUING WORK
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ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Route 245, Maryvale
Route 245, at the Old Maryvale Road intersection, will be open to local traffic only for replacement of three culverts. Work is expected to continue until Friday, July 21.
A detour is in place.
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ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Salt Springs Brook Bridge, Trunk 7
Salt Springs Brook Bridge on Trunk 7, about four kilometres south of the Town of Antigonish, is reduced to one lane until further notice for repairs.
Temporary traffic signals are in place.
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CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 105, North Sydney
The intersection of Highway 105 and Tobin Road is reduced to one lane for roadwork until July 31.
Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Donaldson Bridge, French River
Donaldson Bridge on Lake Road, about three kilometres west of Tatamagouche, is closed until further notice.
The detours are on Trout Brook Road and Cooper 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 102 between exits 14 and 14A, is reduced to one lane northbound until October, due to work on the bridge decking.
Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset.
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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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CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Fountain Road, South Middleboro
Fountain Road, between Hunter Road and Simmonds Road, is closed for removal and replacement of the Howard Bridge until October 31.
Traffic will be detoured from Fountain Road via Simmonds Road and Keers Mill Road. Vehicles more than four metres wide need to plan an alternate route due to the width of structures on the detour route.
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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 is closed until September.
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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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LUNENBURG COUNTY: Indian Path Bridge, Bayport
Indian Path Bridge, Route 332, is closed for replacement until further notice.
A detour is in place.
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PICTOU COUNTY: Brookville Road, Brookville
Brookville Road is closed at Brook Road for bridge repairs until August 1.
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: West Bay Road, Port Hawkesbury
West Bay Road, from Nature Dream Boulevard, easterly for 3.8 kilometres, is reduced to one lane for roadwork 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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VICTORIA COUNTY: Highway 105, South Haven
Highway 105, from 3.2 kilometres west of Trunk 30, easterly to 600 metres east of Route 312, is reduced to one lane for roadwork until July 21.
Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
