Weekly Traffic Advisories (21 Aug)
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Road closure – Brookline Drive
Location: Brookline Drive, by Knollgate Lane
Date and time: Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 a.m. to Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 a.m.
Work details: This work is needed for utility work.
Traffic impact: A marked detour will be in place for vehicles. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Stephen Cross Drive
Location: Stephen Cross Drive, between Spring Avenue and Belle Vista Drive
Date: Thursday, Aug. 27
Time: 7 a.m. to 5 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 where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Micmac Boulevard
Location: Micmac Boulevard, between Horizon Court and Highway 118
Date: Thursday, Aug. 27
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: 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 – Sackville Drive
Location: Sackville Drive, between Margeson Drive and Melham Drive
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 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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Road Closure – Dutch Village Road
Location: Dutch Village Road, between Rufus and Frederick avenues
Dates: Monday, Aug. 24 to Thursday, Aug. 27
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (overnight work)
Work details: This is to facilitate a Nova Scotia Power utility pole replacement.
Traffic impact: This section of road will be closed while work is underway. Marked detours will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Sidewalk impact: The west sidewalk along Dutch Village Road will be closed during this work. Marked detours will be in place.
Active transportation impact: The protected bicycle lane within the work area will be closed during this work. Cyclists should follow posted detour signage and exercise caution when travelling through the area.
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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 layer
Repaving with new asphalt
Repainting pavement markings and crosswalks
Landscaping
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: Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout this project with a lane reduction in place. This is expected to be the standard daytime traffic impact during this project.
Weeknight impacts: Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout this project with an altered centreline in place. This is expected to be the standard overnight traffic impact during this project.
Local, business and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Work on concrete driveway connections will be done in sections, so each impacted property will always have access. When work is happening on one part of a driveway, another part will remain open, or an alternate access point will be available.
Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Sidewalk impact: Sections of sidewalks will be temporarily closed as work progresses. Marked detours will be in place.
Access to the Sackville Greenway Trail and the Sackville Public Library will be maintained during this work.
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 disruptions in support of Nantucket Avenue repaving and maintenance work
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of upcoming traffic delays on Nantucket Avenue, between Wyse and Victoria roads.
These traffic delays are required to facilitate road maintenance and infrastructure work in this area, which will begin in mid-July and are anticipated to be completed in September 2026.
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for weeknight work and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for weekend work
Work details: This project includes coordinated road maintenance and infrastructure improvements designed to enhance safety, accessibility and long-term road conditions, including:
Spot repairs to 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 tie-ins
This work aligns with the Moving Better goals outlined in the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Traffic impacts: Traffic impacts are expected throughout the duration of the project and may include the following:
Weeknight impacts:
Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout most of the work, with lane reductions in place as required.
Stop-and-go traffic may be necessary at times to safely accommodate specific construction activities.
These measures are expected to be the primary traffic impacts associated with the project and are intended to minimize disruptions and avoid full road closures whenever possible.
Weekend work: Some locations may require weekend work to minimize daytime traffic impacts.
Access to and from the Macdonald Bridge via Nantucket Avenue will be maintained at all times.
Emergency access, local access and access to the Zatzman Sportsplex 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 routes in the area may experience delays. Bus access to the Bridge Terminal will remain open at all times. Visit our website for up-to-date impacts to Halifax Transit routes and bus stops.
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Traffic disruptions in support of the Waverley Road guiderail and retaining wall project
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of upcoming traffic disruptions along Waverley Road, between civics 1291 and 1335.
These disruptions are required to facilitate construction in support of the Waverley Road guiderail and retaining wall project, which is expected to begin during the week of June 8 (weather dependent) and be completed by late summer/early fall 2026.
Work details: This project will include several coordinated improvements designed to enhance road safety and long-term reliability, including:
Replacement and extension of the existing guiderail on the west side of Waverley Road adjacent to civic 1291
Shoulder widening toward Lake William to accommodate the new guiderail
Construction of a new retaining wall in select areas, along with slope reshaping and stabilization
Full‑width repaving of Waverley Road within the project area following construction
Replacement of stormwater pipes and culverts in the project area in coordination with Halifax Water
Temporary utility pole and line relocations in coordination with Nova Scotia Power, to facilitate the guiderail project
Traffic impacts: Traffic impacts are expected throughout the duration of the project and will include the following:
Stop-and-go traffic: For much of the project, this section of Waverley Road will be reduced to a single lane, with stop-and-go traffic in place day and night. This is expected to be the default traffic condition during this project.
Planned road closures: Some stages of the work will require short-t
