Weekly Traffic Advisories (1 Nov)
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 – Highway 7
Location: Highway 7 between Glasgow Road and Upper Governor Street
Date: Monday, Nov. 4 to Monday, Nov. 18
Time: 24/7
Work details: This is to facilitate the replacement of two culverts that run beneath Highway 7.
Traffic impact: A marked detour will be in place during this work. Local access will be maintained on either side of the closed section of Highway 7. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Halifax Transit impacts: Halifax Transit users will be significantly impacted as Route 401 will detour to Upper Governor Street and North Preston Road. In addition, all bus stops on Highway 7 between Upper Governor Street and Hwy 107, will temporarily close while construction is underway.
The following bus stops will not be serviced until construction is complete:
Brooks Drive at East Preston Recreation Centre (8929)
Brooks Drive opposite East Preston Recreation Centre (8769)
Highway 7 after civic 1776 (8767)
Highway 7 after Upper Governor Street (8930)
Highway 7 at civic 1799 (8931)
Highway 7 before Lower Governor Street (8768)
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Traffic Delay – Fall River Road
Location: Fall River Road, from Roland Drive to Garden View Drive
Date: Friday, Nov. 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is for 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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Road Closure – Barrington Street
Location: Barrington Street from Prince to George streets
Date: Thursday, Nov. 7 to Friday, Nov. 8
Time: 7 p.m. until 5:30 a.m.
Work details: This work is to facilitate the removal of concrete barriers and scaffolding in the right-of-way.
Traffic impact: Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Closure – Cogswell Street
Location: Cogswell Street between Gottingen and Creighton streets
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Work details: This work is required for urgent roadway repairs.
Traffic impact: Personnel will be in place to help direct local traffic. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Wilkinson Avenue
Location: Wilkinson Avenue, from Cutler Avenue to 315 Wilkinson Avenue
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 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: 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 – Forest Hills Parkway
Location: Forest Hills Parkway, at the intersection of Circassion Drive
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate a utility installation at 1 Circassion Drive.
Traffic impact: Traffic signals at the intersection will be turned off while work is underway, with traffic control personnel in place. 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 Forest Hills Parkway
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Work details: This work includes landscaping 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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Traffic Delay – Lacewood Drive
Location: Lacewood Drive, from Cedarbrae Lane to Dunbrack Street
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work includes line painting, 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 whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Wilkinson Avenue
Location: Wilkinson Avenue, from Cutler Avenue to 315 Wilkinson Avenue
Date: Monday, Nov. 4
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 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: 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 – Princess Margaret Boulevard
Location: Princess Margaret Boulevard, from Windmill Road to Highway 111 Halifax bound on ramp
Date: Monday, Nov. 4 to Monday, Nov. 18
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work includes sidewalk and 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. Traffic personnel will be in place to guide motorists through the work area. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Pleasant Street
Location: Pleasant Street between Cameron Street and Harvey Street
Date: Monday, Nov. 4
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Work details: This work is to facilitate the safe maneuvering of equipment installing concrete barriers on Pleasant Street for the development at 171 Pleasant Street.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Traffic personnel will be in place to direct traffic. 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 Bluewater Road and Blue Mountain Drive
Date: Thursday, Oct. 31 to Friday, Nov. 15 (weekdays only)
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is required for gas main 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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Road Closure – Spring Avenue
Location: Spring Avenue, from Mount Edward Road to Belle Vista Drive
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Time: 7 a.m. to 5 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: This will be a “rolling closure,” in that the closed section of the roadway will move with the construction crew as they proceed through the work area. Local traffic and emergency vehicle access will be maintained. Signed detours and traffic personnel will be in place to guide motorists through the work area. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Gottingen Street
Location: Gottingen Street, between Macara and Almon streets
Date: Monday, Nov. 4 until Friday, Nov. 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
Work details: This work is required for gas main installation and road repairs.
Traffic impact: The section of road on Gottingen Street, between Macara and Almon streets, will be closed each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A marked detour will be in place. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Lacewood Drive
Location: Lacewood Drive, from Cedarbrae Lane to Dunbrack Street
Date: Monday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Nov. 8, including weekends
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Work details: This work includes road repairs, 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 while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – St. Margarets Bay Road
Location: St. Margarets Bay Road, from Raines Mill Road to Beechville Park Drive
Date: Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 15
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (weekdays only)
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 – Oxford Street
Location: Oxford Street, between Coburg Road and South Street
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22 to Friday, Nov. 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weekdays only)
Work details: This is required for gas main installation and road repairs.
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 – Barrington Street
Location: Barrington Street, from Africville Road to Highway 111 overpass
Date: Sunday, Oct. 20 to Friday, Nov. 1
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.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 and 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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Traffic Delay – Cole Harbour Road
Location: Cole Harbour Road, from Caldwell Road to Cumberland Drive
Date: Sunday, Oct. 20 to Friday, Nov. 1
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.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
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Traffic Delay – Windmill Road
Location: Windmill Road, from Akerley Boulevard to Rent Point Road
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Friday, Nov. 1
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.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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Traffic Delay – Bedford Highway
Location: Bedford Highway, between Kearney Lake Road and Shaunslieve Drive
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Wednesday, Oct. 30 (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 – Hollis Street
Location: Hollis Street, between Salter and Bishop streets
Dates: Tuesday Oct. 22, Friday, Oct. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 5
Times: Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This delay is to facilitate replacement of an electric generator.
Traffic impact: Signed detours will be in place for pedestrians. Cyclists will temporarily use the street in single file with vehicles. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Mount Hope Avenue
Location: Mount Hope Avenue, from Pleasant Street to Baker Drive
Date: Friday, Nov. 1
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 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. Traffic personnel will be in place to guide motorists through the work area. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Waverley Road
Location: Waverley Road, adjacent to 2 Montebello Drive
Date: Monday, Nov. 4
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is required to facilitate construction work.
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 – Bedford Highway
Location: Bedford Highway, from Bayview Road to Flamingo Drive
Date: Monday Nov. 4 to Friday, Nov. 8
Time: 7 a.m. to 3 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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Traffic Delay – Chebucto Road
Location: Chebucto Road, from North to Windsor streets
Date: Monday, Nov. 4
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is for road repairs. This project supports the2021-25 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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