Weekly Traffic Advisories (13 Feb)
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Traffic Delay – Cherry Street
Location: Cherry Street, between Robie and Vernon streets
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, April 5
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work is related to the provincial QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion project.
Traffic impact: The street will be accessible through Vernon Street. There will be no access from Robie Street. A marked detour will be in place around this work. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Pedestrian impact: Sidewalks along the south side of Cherry Street will remain open during construction.
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Traffic delays due to pothole repairs
Locations:
- Robie Street
- Agricola Street
- Barrington Street
- North Street
Note: This work may include additional locations if time allows.
Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 17 to Friday, Feb. 20
Time: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate temporary winter pothole repairs.
During winter, asphalt plants close and permanent hot-mix asphalt isn’t available. To keep roads safe, crews use temporary cold patch material to fill potholes. This cold patch allows the municipality to stabilize the area until warmer temperatures return, and permanent repairs can be made in spring.
Traffic impact: There will be rolling sections of stop-and-go traffic in these areas as work progresses. Repair work on main corridor routes take place outside of peak traffic times. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Street Closure – Cedar Street
Location: Cedar Street, between Robie and Henry streets
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10 to Friday, March 27
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work is related to the provincial QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion project.
Traffic impact: The street will be accessible to local traffic only through Henry and Vernon streets. There will be no access from Robie Street. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Pedestrian Impact: Sidewalks along Cedar Street will remain open during construction.
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Traffic Delay – Robie Street
Location: Robie Street, between Shirley Street and Jubilee Road
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10 to Sunday, April 5
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work is related to the provincial QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion project.
Traffic impact: The road will be closed to southbound traffic only, with detours and traffic control signs to guide drivers through the area. Northbound traffic will not be impacted. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Pedestrian Impact: Sidewalks along the west side of Robie Street will remain open during construction.
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Road Closure – Tower Road
Location: Tower Road CN bridge, between Southwood and Pine Hill drives
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4 until December 2026
Time: 24-7
Work details: This is to facilitate the Tower Road CN Bridge Rehabilitation project, part of a long-term plan to improve safety and reliability by rehabilitating seven CN-owned bridges on the Halifax peninsula.
Traffic impact: The Tower Road CN bridge will be closed for all use, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, while this work is underway. A marked detour via the Young Avenue CN bridge will be in place while this work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
The municipality is working with CN, Halifax Water and other involved utilities to coordinate construction activities and minimize impacts where possible.
Transit impact: Halifax Transit route 29 will detour around this work. Five bus stops will be impacted during this closure to accommodate these changes. Updates will be posted on: halifax.ca/htdisruptions
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Street Closure – Windsor Street
Location: Windsor Street, between Chebucto Road and Cunard Street
Date: Saturday, Jan. 31 to Sunday, Feb. 1
Time: 8 a.m. on Saturday to 5 p.m. on Sunday
Work details: This street closure is to facilitate the safe installation of power poles and lines for the new development at 2300 Windsor Street.
Traffic impact: A marked detour will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and use alternative routes where possible.
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