Weekly Traffic Advisories (27 Mar)
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 – Alma Crescent
Location: Alma Crescent, from Titus Street to Dutch Village Road
Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate quality assurance in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–30 Regional Council Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: Lane drops will be in place while work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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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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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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Road Closure – Ochterloney Street and Crichton Avenue
Locations: Ochterloney Street, between Prince Albert and Maple streets
Crichton Avenue, between Ochterloney and Dahlia streets
Date: Saturday, March 21 to Sunday, March 22
Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, March 29
Time: 24-7
Work details: This work is related to a nearby development and Pole and Anchor Installation.
Traffic impact: Detours and traffic control signs will be in place for vehicles. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
Pedestrian impact: Sidewalk users are asked to use alternative routes wherever possible and follow traffic control signage to move around the work area.
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