Weekly Traffic Advisories (June 3)
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.
Municipal
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Tree Trimming – Linear Park Trail
Location: Linear Park Trail, between Washmill Lake Drive and Radcliff Drive
Date: Monday, June 13 to Monday, June 27, 2022
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Work details: This work is to remove trees and branches posing a danger or threat to Nova Scotia Power’s electrical system. This work will be facilitated by Nova Scotia Power’s vegetation management contractor, Tree Works.
Traffic impact: The trail may be closed at times to facilitate this work. Users are asked to exercise caution and be aware of barriers, staff, and equipment on site.
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Traffic Delay – Cobequid Road
Location: Cobequid Road, at the intersection with Glendale Drive
Date: Friday, June 10
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Work details: This work is to install underground infrastructure.
Traffic impact: All ways traffic will be maintained for the duration of the work.
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Road Closure – Stanley Street
Location: Stanley Street from Masschusetts Avenue to Isleville Street
Date: Thursday, June 9 to Thursday, June 30
Time: Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Work details: This work includes asphalt paving and concrete repairs. This project supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Marked detours will be in place while work is underway. Pedestrian access will remain in place during this closure. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Main Avenue/Maple Street
Location: Intersection of Main Avenue and Maple Street
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is in support of Halifax Water watermain connection.
Traffic impact: Main Avenue at Maple Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Construction – Hammonds Plains Road
Location: Hammonds Plains Road from St George Boulevard to Voyegeur Voyageur Way
Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 to Monday, Aug. 8, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required.
Work details: This work is in support of a Halifax Water watermain extension.
Traffic impact: An altered centre line will be in place while work is underway. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times. The bus stop will be relocated from the west side of St George Boulevard to the east side of St. George Boulevard. Weekend work if necessary. Speed reductions will be in effect. Motorists should expect delays and find alternative routes where possible.
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Road Construction – Hammonds Plains Road
Location: Hammonds Plains Road from St George Boulevard to Voyegeur Way
Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 to Monday, Aug. 8, 2022
Work details: This work is in support of a Halifax Water watermain extension.
Traffic impact: Two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times. Speed reductions will be in effect. Motorists should expect delays and find alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Chebucto Road
Location: Chebucto Road, from the Armdale Rotary to Mumford Road
Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Time: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Work details: Halifax Water Service replacement and road reinstatement.
Traffic impact: Road will be closed to Northbound traffic on Chebucto Road between Armdale Rotary and Mumford Road. A lane of traffic will be maintained to Southbound traffic (Mumford Road driving towards Armdale Rotary). Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Construction – Woodland Avenue
Location: Woodland Avenue from Victoria Road to Ryland Avenue
Date: Sunday, June 5 to Thursday, June 9
Time: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Work details: This work is related to road maintenance. 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 during this work. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Closure – Yankeetown Road
Location: Yankeetown Road (North Entrance) at Caper Court
Date: Monday, June 6, 7 a.m. to Thursday, July 7, 7 p.m.
Work details: This work is to complete installation of a new culvert. This project supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Access to Caper Court, the Hammonds Plains Children’s Center and remaining properties on Yankeetown Road will be available by using the south entrance of Yankeetown Road only. Traffic control personnel will be onsite to aid residents in getting to and from their homes and accessing the day care during working hours.
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NEW WORK
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LUNENBURG COUNTY: Ohio Road Bridge, Simpsons Corner
Ohio Road Bridge on Ohio Road will be closed for deck repairs June 6 to 10, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Traffic control will be in place.
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CONTINUING WORK
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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
Construction on Mira Gut Bridge will continue into the summer. 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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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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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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HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Akerley Boulevard, Dartmouth
Highway 107, from Highway 118 to Gloria McCluskey Ave., will have lane reductions for road construction until June 10, to allow for the opening of the new Akerley Boulevard.
Work takes place 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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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: 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.
Work takes place from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Traffic control is on site.
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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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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.
