Category: Traffic & Weather

**** Halifax Water Release Blue Forest Lane – Culvert & Hydrant Replacement ​ On Monday, October 26, Dexter Construction, on behalf of Halifax Water, will begin work to replace a culvert and a fire hydrant near 42 Blue Forest Lane, Hammonds Plains. There will be a lane drop in the work zone; see attached map. […]

**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Oct 23) 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. Provincial  / Municipal HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Dillmans Bridge, Meaghers GrantDillmans […]

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for stunting ​ Police have charged a man for driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit this morning in Halifax. ​ At approximately 6:45 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102 […]

**** Halifax Water Release Quinpool Road – Lane Drop for Wastewater System Maintenance On Friday, October 23, Halifax Water crews will be completing work to reinstate the curb and sidewalk near 6237 Quinpool Road. This work will take place between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. During this work, Quinpool Road will be reduced to three […]

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man with stunting ​ Halifax Regional Police have charged a man with driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit today in Bedford. ​ At approximately 6:30 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway […]

**** HRP Media Release (Unstamped photos contributed) Traffic Advisory via HRP: Update: The 1200 block of Purcells Cove Road is now open. We thank everyone for their cooperation. Update: Traffic Advisory via HRP: Police are asking people to avoid the area of 1200 block of Purcells Cove Road in relation to a gas leak. We […]

**** Halifax Water Release Robie Street – Lane Drops for Water Main Repair ​ On October 22, Halifax Water crews will be undertaking water main repairs at the intersection of Robie Street and Macara Street. This work will require a lane drop in both the outbound and inbound centre lanes; crews expect to maintain traffic […]

**** HRM Media Release Robie Street, Ochterloney Street and Crichton Avenue – Street Improvement Pilot Project The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that temporary curb extensions will be installed at a number of intersections over the coming days as part of the Street Improvement Pilot Project. This pilot project includes temporary features designed to […]

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man with stunting ​ Halifax Regional Police have charged a man with driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit today in Dartmouth. ​ At approximately 1:20 p.m. members of the Traffic Unit observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 111 […]

**** HRP Media Release Intersection Safety ​ October is intersection safety month and Halifax Regional Police is sharing some basic tips to help make intersections safer for all road users. Road safety is a shared responsibility. Whether you’re driving, walking, cycling or rolling, everyone has a role to play in making intersections safer by: ​ […]