Weekly Traffic Advisories (22 May)
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 – Cow Bay Road
Location: Cow Bay Road, from Silver Sands Beach Park to Seahawk Close
Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes when possible.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Bayers Road and Oxford Street
Location: Intersection of Bayers Road and Oxford Street
Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate underground infrastructure survey work in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: There will be stop-and-go traffic in this area while this work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Woodlawn Road
Location: Woodlawn Road, between Mount Edward and Valleyfield roads
Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repair work in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: There will be an altered centerline while work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Sidewalk impact: One side of sidewalk will be closed, with the other side remaining open. Marked detours will be in place. Access to local properties and businesses will be maintained.
Transit impact: Bus stops #8601, #8593, #8592, and #8597 will be closed while work is underway.
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Traffic Delay – Hines Road
Location: Hines Road, from Autoport Avenue to Caldwell Road
Date: Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate installation of speed tables and traffic calming measures in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: Lane drops and stop-and-go traffic control will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Jubilee Road
Location: Jubilee Road, between Vernon and Edward streets
Date: Wednesday, May 27 to Friday May 29
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate the installation of natural gas main and service.
Traffic impact: This section of road will be closed while work is underway. A marked detour will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Pedestrian impact: The sidewalk will be closed while work is underway. Sidewalk users should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible
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Traffic Delay – Windmill Road
Location: 215 Windmill Road Date: Thursday, May 28 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work details: This is to facilitate the installation of a natural gas pipeline. Traffic impact: Lane drops will be in place while work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible. Sidewalk impact: The sidewalk in the area will be closed and detours will be in place for pedestrians..
Traffic Delay – Starboard Drive
Location: Starboard Drive, from Larry Uteck Boulevard to Friesian Court
Date: Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24
Time: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Cobequid Road
Location: Cobequid Road, between Glendale Avenue and Sucker Brook Road
Dates and times: Saturday, May 23 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repair work in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: There will be stop-and-go traffic in place while this work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible
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Road Closure – Old Sambro Road
Location: Old Sambro Road, between Dunbrack Street and Herring Cove Road
Date: Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: This section of road will be closed while work is underway. A marked detour will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible
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Traffic Delay – Bayers Road
Location: Bayers Road, between Connaught Avenue and Windsor Street
Date: Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate preparations for the upcoming Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor project.
Traffic impact: Crews expect to maintain two-way traffic with an altered centreline in place while this work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
On-street parking will be restricted in the project area to enable crews to work safely and to reduce the impact on traffic flows while this work is taking place.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Barrington and Green streets
Location: Intersection of Barrington and Green streets
Date: Friday, May 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is to facilitate road repairs in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Dutch Village Road
Location: Dutch Village Road, between Supreme Court and the southern intersection of Joseph Howe Drive and Dutch Village Road
Date: Tuesday, May 12 to Friday, June 19 (weekdays only)
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate removal of temporary winter measures for installation of permanent infrastructure, and the installation of benches, grass sod and other remaining landscaping elements of the Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project.
Traffic impact: Two‑way traffic will be maintained whenever possible; however, as work progresses, there will be temporary sections of stop‑and‑go traffic along Dutch Village Road. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes where possible.
Sidewalk and active transportation impacts: There will be rolling sections of sidewalk and bike lane closures while this work is underway. Marked detours will be in place.
Transit impact: Visit our website for impacts to Halifax Transit bus stops.
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Street Closure – Bishop Street
Location: Bishop Street, between Barrington and Lower Water streets
Date: Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 29
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: The street closure will be in place with local and emergency access maintained while work is underway. Marked detours will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Green Street
Location: Green Street, between Barrington and Queen streets
Date: Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 29
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: A lane closure will be in place while work is underway. The street will be accessible from Barrington Street only, with detour signs in place. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Street Closure – Halfway Lake Drive
Location: Halfway Lake Drive, near civic 88 Halfway Lake Drive
Date: April 17, 2026, until late 2027
Time: 24-7
Work details: This area has been closed out of an abundance of caution to protect public safety, as the culverts have reached the end of their useful life at this location. Municipal staff are prioritizing efforts to progress the replacement of these culverts with a new bridge. This project supports the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: A detour will be in place around this closure via Kipawa Crescent and Chippawa Street. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Active transportation impact: Access for people walking and rolling will be maintained during this closure.
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Street Closure – Argyle Street
Location: Argyle Street, between Prince and Blowers streets
Date: Friday, April 17 until mid-November
Time: 24-7
Work details: This is to facilitate the seasonal closure of Argyle Street to motor vehicles, in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: Argyle Street will remain fully open to people walking, cycling and rolling. Access to all stores and restaurants will be maintained. Drivers are asked to use alternative routes.
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