Weekly Traffic Advisories (28 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 – Novalea Drive
Location: Novalea Drive, between Duffus and Leeds streets
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9
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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Traffic Delay – Massachusetts Avenue ramp
Location: Massachusetts Avenue ramp, from the MacKay Bridge and Barrington Street toward Robie Street
Date and time: From 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28
Work details: This is to facilitate preparations for upcoming work as part of the Windsor Street Exchange project.
Traffic impact: Access along this ramp will be maintained with a lane width reduction in place while this work is underway.
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Street Closure – Gottingen Street
Location: Gottingen Street, between Cogswell Street and Portland Place
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13
Time: 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day
Work details: This is to facilitate the removal of graffiti from a building in the area.
Traffic impact: The section of Gottingen Street will be closed to traffic while work is underway. A marked detour will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Sidewalk impact: The south sidewalk on Gottingen Street will be closed. A marked detour will be in place to direct pedestrians around the work zone.
Transit impact: Detours will be in place. Please visit our website for up-to-date impacts to Halifax Transit routes and bus stops.
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Street Closure – Connolly Street
Locations: Connolly Street, between Bayers Road and Young Street
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 18 (weekdays only)
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate underground infrastructure work in support of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor Phase 2 project.
Traffic impact: These sections of Connolly Street will be closed while work is underway. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
The closure does not affect traffic travelling on Bayers Road. The intersection of Bayers Road and Connolly Street will remain open to outbound vehicles on Bayers Road.
Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Chain Lake Drive
Location: Chain Lake Drive, between Washmill Lake Drive and civic 123 Chain Lake Drive
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 2 to Friday, Sept. 4
Time: 7 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: Two-way traffic will be maintained with lane reductions 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 – Brunswick Street
Location: Brunswick Street, between North Street and Portland Place
Date: Monday, Aug. 31 to Friday, Sept. 4
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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Traffic Delay – Windsor Street
Location: 2878 Windsor Street, between London and Edinburgh streets
Date: Monday, Aug. 31
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is to facilitate the installation of a natural gas service pipeline.
Traffic impact: One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times. Peak hour restrictions will be in effect. Drivers should expect delays due to stop-and-go traffic and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Sidewalk impact: The adjacent sidewalk will be closed. Signed pedestrian detours will be in place.
Active transportation impact: The adjacent bicycle lane will be impacted.
Transit impact: Two of the bus stops at Windsor Street will be closed. Please visit our website for up-to-date impacts to Halifax Transit routes and bus stops
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Road Closure – Kearney Lake Road
Location: Kearney Lake Road, from Bedford Highway to Dunbrack Street
Date and time: Sunday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. to Monday, Aug. 31 at 5 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. to Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 5 a.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: Detours will be in place for vehicles. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes wherever possible.
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Road Closure – Rainnie Drive
Location: Rainnie Drive
Dates: Monday, Aug. 31 to Friday, Sept. 4
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work is related to the duct bank installation for the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre.
Traffic impact: Rainnie Drive, including the bike lane and sidewalk, will be closed during the construction period. A detour will be in place for cyclists and pedestrians. Expect delays and use alternative routes.
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Traffic Delay – Sackville Drive
Location: Sackville Drive, near civic 361 Sackville Drive
Date: Monday, Aug. 31 to Wednesday, Sept. 2
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repaving 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.
Sidewalk impact: The sidewalk on the south side of the work area will be closed while this work is underway. A marked detour will be in place.
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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 sidewa
