Weekly Traffic Advisories (20 Sept)
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 Construction – Intersection of Robie Street and Binney Street
Location: Intersection of Robie Street and Binney Street
Date: Tuesday, September 3 until Friday, September 20
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 – Windgate Drive
Location: Windgate Drive from Terry Road to Cumberland Way
Date: Friday, Sept. 27
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work includes road shoulder repairs 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 control 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 – Parade in East Preston
Location: Beginning at East Preston Church and ending at East Preston Daycare
Date: Saturday, Sept. 28
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Details: This traffic delay is to facilitate the East Preston Daycare 50th Year Anniversary Parade.
Traffic impact: The parade will begin at East Preston Church, 206 Upper Partridge River Road, right on William Street, right onto Walker Street, continue onto Bell Street, move onto Highway 7 and finish at East Preston Daycare, 1799 Highway 7.
Traffic delays are expected as the parade travels through the parade route. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Inglis Street
Location: Inglis Street, from Robie to Wellington streets
Date: Thursday, Sept. 26 to Wednesday, Oct. 9 (weekdays)
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-and-go traffic will be in place while this work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Oxford Street and Jubilee Road
Location: Intersection of Oxford Street and Jubilee Road
Date: Thursday, Sept. 26
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work includes asphalt repair, 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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Traffic Delay – Cobequid Road
Location: Cobequid Road, from First Lake Drive to Lakeview Road
Date: Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Work details: This work includes asphalt roadway milling 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 control 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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Road Closure – Roblea Drive
Location: Roblea Drive, from Stephen Cross Drive to Spring Avenue
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 1
Time: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work details: This closure is required to facilitate paving and supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Pedestrian and emergency vehicle access will be maintained while work is underway. Traffic control will be on site to guide traffic through the work area. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Road Closure – Cunard Street
Location: Cunard Street, from Windsor to Robie streets
Date: Monday, Sept. 30
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Work details: This closure is required for road repairs and supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Traffic control personnel will be on-site to direct local traffic. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Commission Street and Kempt Road
Location: Commission Street, from Lady Hammond to Kempt roads
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs 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 during this work on Commission Street and in the intersection of Commission Street and Kempt Road. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Commission Street and Lady Hammond Road
Location: Commission Street, from Kempt to Lady Hammond roads
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs 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 during this work on Commission Street and in the intersection of Commission Street and Lady Hammond Road. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Montebello Road and Appian Way
Location: Intersection of Montebello Road and Appian Way
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 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: An altered centreline and possible 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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Traffic Delay – Lacewood Drive
Location: Lacewood Drive between Highway 102 and Regency Park Drive
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25 to Thursday, Oct. 31
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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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Traffic Delay – Oxford Street
Location: Oxford Street, from Edgewood Avenue to Bayers Road
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24
Time: Noon to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Work details: This work is for road repairs. This project supports 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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Traffic Delay – Windgate Drive
Location: Windgate Drive, from Terry Road to Cumberland Way
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 25
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work includes road repairs 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 use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Sackville Street
Location: Sackville Street, between South Park Street and Dresden Row
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate the installation of a telecommunications service.
Traffic impact: Two-way traffic will be maintained during this work. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Road Closure – Almon Street
Location: Almon Street between Gladstone and Robie streets
Date: Monday, Sept. 23 to Monday, Oct. 7
Time: 24/7
Work details: This closure is required to remove underground infrastructure in support of the construction of the Almon Street Bikeway.
Traffic impact: Traffic personnel will be on-site to direct local traffic. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Hammonds Plains Road
Location: Hammonds Plains Road, between Farmers Dairy Lane and Bluewater Road
Date: Thursday, Sept. 26 to Friday, Sept. 27
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is required for gas service installation and road repairs.
Traffic impact: One-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 – Cole Harbour Road
Location: Cole Harbour Road from Caldwell Road to Cumberland Drive
Date: Monday, Sept. 23 to Friday, Oct. 4
Time: 7 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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Road Closure – Upper Water Street
Location: Upper Water Street between Casino Nova Scotia and the Marriott Halifax Harbourfront Hotel
Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 25 to Thursday, Sept. 26; Friday, Sept. 27 to Monday, Sept. 30
Times: 7 p.m. on Wednesday to 7 a.m. on Thursday; 7 p.m. on Friday to midnight on Monday
Work details: This work is required to facilitate the installation of the new water service to the Casino and to complete the installation of the storm sewer through the intersection of the future Cogswell and Upper Water streets.
Traffic impact: Motorists will be detoured via Duke and Cogswell streets. Local access to Purdy’s Lane and the Casino parkade will be maintained via Lower Water Street. Access to the Casino only will be maintained via the Barrington Street and Upper Water Street intersection.
Transit impact: Transit routes that travel along Upper Water Street will be detoured via Cogswell Street. There will be no impact to bus stops.
Pedestrian and cyclist impact: Pedestrians and cyclists will be directed along the boardwalk around the Casino and Purdy’s Towers.
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Traffic Delay – Bedford Highway
Location: Bedford Highway, from Kearney Lake Road to 50 metres south of Shaunslieve Drive
Date: Sunday, Sept. 22 to Friday, Oct. 4 (overnight work)
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs 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 during this work. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Barrington Street
Location: Barrington Street, from Sackville to Blowers streets
Date: Saturday, Sept. 21
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Work details: This work is to facilitate a safety inspection of the building on the corner of Sackville and Blowers streets.
Traffic impact: Traffic control personnel will be on site to guide motorists and pedestrians through the work area. Motorists should expect delays and are asking to us alternatives routes wherever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Rockingstone and Old Sambro roads
Location: Intersection of Rockingstone and Old Sambro roads
Date: Monday, Sept. 23
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 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: 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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Traffic Delay – Bedford Highway
Location: Bedford Highway, from Kearney Lake Road to 50 metres south of Shaunslieve Drive
Date: Saturday, Sept. 21
Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs 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 during this work. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Windmill Road
Location: Windmill Road, from Akerley Boulevard to Wrights Brook
Date: Monday, Sept. 23 to Thursday, Sept. 26
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night
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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Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Both lanes will be open in the evening and overnight.
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.
Work continues until Monday, September 30.
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102, Bedford / Lower Sackville
Highway 102 near Exit 4C has regular lane closures and construction in both directions until Saturday, September 28, 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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HANTS COUNTY: Halfway River Bridge, Hantsport
The Halfway River Bridge on Trunk 1 is closed for repairs until Thursday, October 31.
A detour is in place.
