Weekly Traffic Advisories (14 Aug)
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 – Portland Street
Location: Portland Street, from Spring Avenue to Portland Estates
Date: Thursday, Aug. 20 to Friday, Aug 21
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (overnight)
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: An altered centreline will be in place while this work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Sidewalk impact: Traffic control personnel will be on to direct pedestrians.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Main Avenue and Flint Street
Location: Intersection of Main Avenue and Flint Street
Dates: Thursday, Aug. 20
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: 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 – Woodlawn Road
Location: Woodlawn Road, between Mount Edward and Valleyfield roads
Date and time: 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19 to 7 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20
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: Two-way traffic will be maintained with an altered centreline in place while this work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Kearney Lake Road
Location: Kearney Lake Road, between Dunbrack Street and Bedford Highway
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 19
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: Two-way traffic will be maintained with lane reductions in place. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible
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Traffic Delay – Windsor Street
Location: Windsor Street, between London and Edinburgh streets
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 18
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate the installation of a natural gas service pipeline.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. One lane of traffic will always be maintained. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Pedestrian impact: The adjacent sidewalk will be closed. A marked detour will be in place.
Transit impact: Minor delays may occur due to stop-and-go traffic.
Active transportation impact: The adjacent bicycle lane will be impacted.
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Traffic Delay – Sackville Drive
Location: Sackville Drive, between Beaver Bank Road and Florence Street
Date: Monday, Aug. 17
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road maintenance and infrastructure work as part of the Sackville Drive repaving and maintenance project.
Traffic impact: Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout this project with a lane reduction in place. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Sidewalk impact: Sections of the south sidewalk along Sackville Drive will be closed during this work. Marked detours will be in place.
Transit impact: There will be short-term closures of Halifax Transit bus stops as replacement and repair work progresses. Visit our website for up-to-date impacts to Halifax Transit routes and bus stops.
For more information about this project, visit: halifax.ca/sackvilledrive
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Traffic Delay – Spring Avenue
Location: Spring Avenue, between Portland Street and Clysdale Drive
Date and time: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19
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.
Sidewalk impact: Traffic control personnel will be present to direct people walking or rolling.
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Traffic Delay – Old Sackville Road
Location: Old Sackville Road, between Downsview Drive and Walker Avenue
Date: Monday, Aug. 17 and Tuesday, Aug. 18
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: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while this work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Lane Closure – Union Street
Location: Union Street, between Bedford Highway and civic 14 Union Street
Date: Monday, Aug. 17 to Wednesday, Aug. 19
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate guiderail installation work in support of the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: This section of Union Street will be reduced to one-way outbound traffic toward Bedford Highway while this work is underway. There will be no access to Union Street from Bedford Highway.
Access to Union Street and the surrounding neighbourhood will be maintained via a signed detour route starting on Rutledge Street and using the trail connection between Basinview Drive and Shaffleburg Run as a temporary road. Stop-and-go traffic control will be in place at the trail connection. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Active transportation impact: The trail between Basinview Drive and Shaffleburg Run will remain open. People walking, rolling and cycling are asked to follow directions from traffic control personnel and exercise additional caution when travelling through the area and be aware of construction activity and vehicle movements.
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Traffic disruptions in support of Main Street repaving and maintenance work
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of upcoming traffic delays on Main Street, between Forest Hills Parkway and Hillsboro Drive.
These traffic delays are required to facilitate road maintenance and infrastructure work in this area, which will begin during the week of Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, and are anticipated to be completed in early September 2026.
Times: During the first one to two weeks, work will take place on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Following the completion of planned weekday work, crews will shift to weeknight work from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and weekend work from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the remainder of the project.
Work details: This project includes coordinated road maintenance and infrastructure improvements designed to enhance safety, accessibility and long-term road conditions, including:
Spot repairs and replacements of concrete curbs
Adjustments to manholes and water valves in the street
Milling (removing) the top layer of worn asphalt
Repaving with new asphalt
Repainting pavement markings and crosswalks
Minor landscaping and driveway connections
This work aligns with the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impact: Traffic impacts are expected throughout the duration of the project and may include the following:
Weekday impacts: From 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. (peak traffic times), two-way traffic will be maintained with lane reductions in place. Outside of peak traffic times, there will be a mix of two-way and stop-and-go traffic. These are expected to be the standard daytime traffic impacts during this project.
Weeknight and weekend impacts: A mix of two-way and stop-and-go traffic will be maintained to minimize disruption and avoid full road closures. These are expected to be the standard overnight and weekend traffic impacts during this project.
Local, business, and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Sidewalk impact: Sidewalks are expected to remain open throughout this project.
Transit impact: Transit stops in this area will be closed during this work. Visit our website for up-to-date impacts to Halifax Transit routes and bus stops.
Active transportation impact: Bike lanes in this area will be temporarily closed during parts of the project. Cyclists will be directed onto the street around this work.
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Traffic disruptions in support of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor Phase 2 project
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of upcoming traffic disruptions along Bayers Road, between Connaught Avenue and Windsor Street.
These disruptions are required to facilitate construction of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor Phase 2 project, which is expected to begin during the week of Aug. 4, 2026, and will continue throughout construction seasons, for approximately two years.
Work details: This project is part of the municipality’s Integrated Mobility Plan, Rapid Transit Strategy and supports the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. Work will include:
Repaving the street and replacing curbs and sidewalks to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for all road users
Construction of dedicated transit lanes and intersection upgrades to improve transit reliability and support transit priority
Coordinated underground utility upgrades in partnership with Halifax Water, reducing future disruptions and sharing construction costs
Design considerations to support future high‑capacity transit, including proposed bus rapid transit service
Traffic impact: Traffic impacts are expected throughout the duration of the project. The standard traffic configuration will include an inbound lane detour, along with additional impacts as required during specific phases of work:
Inbound lane detour: In place for most of the project timeline, this section of Bayers Road will be open to outbound traffic only. Inbound traffic will be directed along clearly marked detour routes.
Planned road closures: Some stages of the work will require short-term full road closures within the project area to ensure the safety of residents, road users and construction crews.
Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Planned road closures and any other changes to traffic patterns will be communicated in advance. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible.
Sidewalk impact: Sections of sidewalks will be closed in the work area as construction progresses. Access to local properties and businesses maintained.
Transit impact: Routes 1, 8, 192, 194, 196 and outbound trips on Route 330 have been altered in advance of this project. Stops will not be serviced along Bayers Road, between Connaught Avenue and Windsor Street. Temporary stops will be in place along Connaught Avenue, Almon Street and Windsor Street.
For complete Halifax Transit detour information, including maps, please visit our website.
For more information about this project, visit: halifax.ca/bayersroad
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Traffic disruptions in support of Sackville Drive repaving and maintenance work
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of upcoming traffic delays on Sackville Drive, between Beaver Bank Road and Florence Street.
These traffic delays are required to facilitate road maintenance and infrastructure work as part of the Sackville Drive repaving and maintenance project. Work is expected to begin in the coming weeks and is anticipated to be completed in fall 2026.
Time: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for weekday work and 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. for weeknight work
Work details: This project includes coordinated road maintenance and infrastructure improvements designed to enhance safety, accessibility and long-term road conditions, including:
Repairs and replacements of concrete sidewalks, curbs and driveway connections
Concrete repairs and maintenance at transit stops
Adjustments to manholes and water valves in the street
Milling (removing) the top layer of worn asphalt
Spot repairs to the asphalt base
