Weekly Traffic Advisories (16 Aug)
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 – Lucasville Road
Location: Lucasville Road at the bridge over the Sackville River
Date: Monday, May 6 until early 2025
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work is to facilitate the rehabilitation of the Lucasville Bridge. This is in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Temporary traffic signals will be installed to control traffic flow through the work site as work progresses on the Lucasville Bridge rehabilitation project. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Closure – Hornes Road Bridge
Location: Hornes Road Bridge, between Cow Bay Road and Caldwell Road
Date: July 2, 2024 to November 2024
Time: 24/7
Work details: This closure is to facilitate the rebuilding of the bridge.
Traffic impact: A signed detour will be in place.
Halifax Transit will be re-routed and the following stops will be closed:
- Hornes Road at civic 12 (2221)
- Hornes Road at civic 42 (2222)
- Hornes Road at civic 74 (2223)
- Hornes Road after Cow Bay Road (7147)
- Caldwell Road after Hornes Road (8663)
- Hornes road after Scott Drive (8662)
- Hornes Road at civic 41 (8661)
- Hornes Road at civic 65 (8660)
For project details, visit: halifax.ca/hornesroadbridge.
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Road Closure – Avery Avenue
Location: Avery Avenue, from Bowser Avenue to the end
Date: Friday, August 23 until Friday, September 6
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (weekdays only)
Work details: This work is to facilitate pipework and asphalt repair, which supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Local access will be maintained while work is underway and traffic personnel will be on-site. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes wherever possible.
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Road Closure – Bowser Avenue
Location: Bowser Avenue, from Lawson Avenue to Oakwood Avenue
Date: Friday, Aug. 23 to Friday, Sept. 6
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (weekdays only)
Work details: This is to facilitate asphalt repairs. This is in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Rolling closures required for pipework and street recapitalization .The street will not be passable, but local access will be maintained, and personnel will be on-site to help direct traffic.
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Traffic Delay – Hammonds Plains Road
Location: Hammonds Plains Road, from St Margarets Bay Road to Fox Hollow Drive
Date: Friday Aug. 23
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work Details: This work is needed to inspect under the St Margarets Bay Trail overpass.
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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Road Closure – Waverley Road
Location: Waverley Road, from Montague Road to Rocky Lake Drive
Date: Saturday, August 24 to Sunday, August 25
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Work details: This work is needed for the demolition of the Highway 118 overpass above Waverley Road.
Traffic impact: Local and emergency access will be maintained from both ends of Waverley Road up to the work area. A signed detour and traffic control personnel 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 – Larry Uteck Boulevard
Location: Larry Uteck Boulevard, between Southgate Drive and Nine Mile Drive
Date: From 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26
Work details: This is to facilitate utility installation for École Secondaire du Sommet modular classrooms.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place during this work. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Windmill Road and Akerley Boulevard
Location: Intersection of Windmill Road and Akerley Boulevard
Date: Wednesday Aug. 21
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is needed to repair and upgrade traffic signals.
Traffic impact: Traffic lights will be flashing red, operating as a four way stop while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Closure – Spring Garden Summer Street Party
Location: Spring Garden Road, between South Park and Queen streets
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate the Spring Garden Summer Street Party.
Traffic impact: Spring Garden Road will be closed between South Park and Queen streets. Side streets in the area will be temporarily open to two-way traffic to maintain local access. There will be no access to Spring Garden Road via side streets. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Windsor Street
Location: Windsor Street, from Maxwell Avenue to Bayers Road
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is for pavement maintenance, which supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Stop & go traffic 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 – Main Street
Location: Main Street, between Highway 111 and Hartlen Street
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Friday, Aug. 30
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Work details: This is required for gas service installation and road repairs.
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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Road Closure – Almon Street
Location: Almon Street, from Agricola Street to Robie Street
Date: Tuesday, August 20 and Wednesday, August 21
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is to facilitate road repairs which supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: A signed detour will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes wherever possible.
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Road Construction – Intersection of Sackville Drive and Sackville Public Library
Location: Intersection of Sackville Drive and Sackville Public Library
Date: Wednesday, August 14 until Friday, August 23
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is for pavement maintenance, which 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 wherever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Upper Water Street
Location: Intersection of Upper Water Street and Purdy’s Lane
Date: Friday, August 23 until Sunday, August 25
Time: 7 p.m. on Friday evening to 9 p.m. on Sunday evening
Work details: A weekend lane drop on Upper Water Street is required to support the Cogswell District project. This lane drop is required to permit the safe demolition of the final section of the overpass retaining wall, including the removal of traffic signals.
Traffic impacts: Traffic personnel will be on site to direct traffic. The Purdy’s parkades will remain open. Motorists should expect delays and use alternative routes where possible.
For project updates, visit: halifax.ca/cogswell.
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Road Construction – Victoria Road
Location: Victoria Road, from Ochterloney Street to Thistle Street
Date: Friday, August 16 and Monday, August 19 (weekdays only)
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is for pavement maintenance, which supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: An altered centreline will be in place between Park Avenue and Thistle Street while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes wherever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Cole Harbour Road
Location: Cole Harbour Road, from Caldwell Road to Cumberland Drive
Date: Friday, August 16 to Friday, September 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Work details: This work includes road repair in support of 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 take alternative routes whenever possible.
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NEW WORK
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HANTS COUNTY: Hydes Bridge, Lantz
Hydes Bridge on Highway 277 will be closed for asphalt removal and repaving from Monday, August 19, at 7 a.m. until Friday, August 30, at 5 p.m.
A detour is in place via Trunk 2, Route 214 (Elmsdale Road) and Old Trunk Road.
Signs will be in place.
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CONTINUING WORK
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ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Dunmore Road, Dunmore
Dunmore Road is closed from Marsh Cross Road to Blacksmith Valley Road until Monday, September 30, to replace the Dunmore Brook Bridge.
A detour is in place.
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ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104
Highway 104 from the Exit 38 eastbound off-ramp to 300 metres west of the Trunk 4 underpass is reduced to one lane for paving until Saturday, August 31.
Work takes place weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Traffic control is on-site.
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CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Kenwood Drive, Sydney River
Kenwood Drive from Oceanview Drive to Kings Road will be closed for construction of a roundabout until Saturday, August 24.
A detour is in place.
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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 Trout Brook Road and Cooper Road.
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Old Truro Road, Tatamagouche
Old Truro Road from the Kennedy Hill intersection to Cross Road in North River is closed until further notice because of a large culvert failure.
A detour is in place.
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche
Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Route 366
A section of Route 366 is closed because of a culvert failure. Only local traffic is allowed from East Amherst to Port Howe. A detour is available via Trunk 6.
The culvert is expected to be replaced this summer.
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HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102, Bedford / Lower Sackville
Highway 102 near Exit 4C has regular lane closures and construction in both directions until Saturday, August 31, for construction of the Highway 107-Highway 102 interchange.
Work takes place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the northbound lanes and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the southbound lanes. Traffic control is on-site. Both lanes will be open in the evening and overnight.
Motorists should expect delays and should use alternative routes when possible.
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HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 111 (Windsor Street Exchange), Halifax
Construction on the structure over Mackintosh Street will continue until further notice.
Traffic control is on-site.
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INVERNESS COUNTY: Highway 105, Glendale to River Denys
The section of Highway 105 from Exit 2 to Exit 3 is reduced to one lane for paving until Saturday, August 31.
Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset.
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LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103, East River
The on-ramp and off-ramp at Exit 7 westbound on Highway 103 will be closed for construction of a new ramp until Monday, August 19. The ramps are closed 24 hours a day.
A detour is in place and traffic control is on-site.
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PICTOU COUNTY: Route 348, Sunnybrae
Route 348 from the Pictou–Guysborough county line northerly for seven kilometres is reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, August 30.
Work takes place weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Traffic control is on-site.
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RICHMOND COUNTY: Port Royal Bridge, Isle Madame
The 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: St. Peters Fourchu Road, Saint Esprit
St. Peters Fourchu Road will have alternating lane closures for repaving until Monday, September 30.
Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset. Weekend work is expected.
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SHELBURNE COUNTY: Highway 103, Jordan Falls
Highway 103 from Exit 24 easterly for about 7.9 kilometres will have alternating lane closures for paving until Friday, August 23.
Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. Traffic control is on-site.
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SHELBURNE COUNTY: Highway 103, Sable River
Highway 103 from the Sable River Bridge easterly for about six kilometres will have alternating lane closures for repairs until Saturday, August 31.
Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. Traffic control is on-site.
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