Weekly Traffic Advisories (18 Oct)
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 – Lucasville Road
Location: Lucasville Road at the bridge over the Sackville River
Date: Monday, May 6 until early 2025
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work is to facilitate the rehabilitation of the Lucasville Bridge. This is in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Temporary traffic signals will be installed to control traffic flow through the work site as work progresses on the Lucasville Bridge rehabilitation project. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Closure – Hornes Road Bridge
Location: Hornes Road Bridge, between Cow Bay Road and Caldwell Road
Date: July 2, 2024 to November 2024
Time: 24/7
Work details: This closure is to facilitate the rebuilding of the bridge.
Traffic impact: A signed detour will be in place.
Halifax Transit will be re-routed and the following stops will be closed:
Hornes Road at civic 12 (2221)
Hornes Road at civic 42 (2222)
Hornes Road at civic 74 (2223)
Hornes Road after Cow Bay Road (7147)
Caldwell Road after Hornes Road (8663)
Hornes road after Scott Drive (8662)
Hornes Road at civic 41 (8661)
Hornes Road at civic 65 (8660)
For project details, visit: halifax.ca/hornesroadbridge.
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Traffic Delay – Lacewood Drive
Location: Lacewood Drive between Highway 102 and Regency Park Drive
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25 to Thursday, Oct. 31
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is required for gas service installation and road repairs.
Traffic impact: Two-way traffic will be maintained while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Windsor Street
Location: Windsor Street, from Cork to London streets
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Friday, Oct. 18
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road and sidewalk repairs, which supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: An altered centreline will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Main Street
Location: Main Street in Dartmouth, between Hartlen Street and Gordon Avenue
Date: Friday, Oct. 25
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is required for gas main installation and road repairs.
Traffic impact: Two-way traffic will be maintained while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Lacewood Drive
Location: Lacewood Drive, from Cedarbrae Lane to Dunbrack Street
Date: Monday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Nov. 8, including weekends
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Work details: This work includes road repairs, which supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: An altered centreline will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Lawrencetown Road
Location: 2638 Lawrencetown Road to Point Road
Date: Thursday, Oct. 24
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work includes road repair, in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Upper Water Street
Location: Upper Water Street near civic 2180
Date: Monday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Oct. 30
Time: 6 a.m. on Monday until midnight on Wednesday
Work details: This work is to facilitate the connection of the permanent street alignment in the Cogswell District.
Traffic impact: Lane drops will be in place. Motorists should expect delays and use alternative routes where possible.
Road Closure – Nora Bernard Street
Location: Nora Bernard Street between Brunswick and Barrington streets
Date: Monday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Nov. 8
Time: 24/7
Work details: Crews will be completing the work to connect Nora Bernard Street to the new roundabout in support of the Cogswell District project.
Traffic impact: Nora Bernard Street will be local traffic only. Motorists should expect delays and use alternative routes where possible.
Location: Barrington Street from Nora Bernard Street to civic 2156
Date: Effective Monday, Oct. 28
Time: 24/7
Work details: To facilitate the new road alignment at the Barrington Street and Upper Water Street intersection, a small section of Barrington Street will be closed in conjunction with the opening of the new roundabout in support of the Cogswell District project. This section of road will remain closed throughout 2025, as the new roads and parks in this area are built in the area.
Traffic impact: This section of Barrington Street will be local traffic only. Motorists should expect delays and use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Oxford Street
Location: Intersection of Oxford and Vienna streets
Date: Thursday, Oct. 24
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is for road repairs. This project supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible
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Traffic Delay – Lacewood Drive
Location: Lacewood Drive, from Cedarbrae Lane to Dunbrack Street
Date: Thursday, Oct. 24
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work includes asphalt overlay, which supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Lane drops will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – St. Margarets Bay Road
Location: St. Margarets Bay Road, from Raines Mill Road to Beechville Park Drive
Date: Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 15
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (weekdays only)
Work details: This work includes asphalt repair in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Trail Closure – Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Trail
Location: Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Trail, from Maplewood Drive to Sprucebrook Lane Date: Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24 Time: 24/7 Work details: This is to facilitate the installation of a sidewalk. The trail will close beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. Residents are advised to adhere to all signage and instructions from workers on site, as there will be heavy equipment operating in the area..
Traffic Delay – Intersection of Old Sambro Road and Dunbrack Street
Location: Intersection of Old Sambro Road and Dunbrack Street
Date: Wednesday, October 23
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate a utility installation at 48 Old Sambro Road.
Traffic impact: Traffic signals at the intersection will be turned off while work is underway, with traffic control personnel in place. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Hollis Street
Location: Hollis Street, between Salter and Bishop streets
Dates: Tuesday Oct. 22, Friday, Oct. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 5
Times: Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This delay is to facilitate replacement of an electric generator.
Traffic impact: Signed detours will be in place for pedestrians. Cyclists will temporarily use the street in single file with vehicles. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Oxford Street
Location: Oxford Street, between Coburg Road and South Street
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22 to Friday, Nov. 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weekdays only)
Work details: This is required for gas main installation and road repairs.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Bedford Highway
Location: Bedford Highway, from Kearney Lake Road to Shaunslieve Drive
Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Work details: This work includes asphalt repair, in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Barrington Street
Location: Barrington Street, from Africville Road to Highway 111 overpass
Date: Sunday, Oct. 20 to Friday, Nov. 1
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Work details: This work includes road repair in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Stop-and-go traffic and lane drops will be in place while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Joseph Howe Drive
Location: Joseph Howe Drive, between Bayers Road and Scot Street
Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Work details: This work is needed for asphalt repair.
Traffic impact: Two lanes of traffic will be maintained while work is underway. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Street Closure – Gottingen Street
Location: Gottingen Street, between Almon and Russell streets
Dates: Monday, Oct. 21, to Friday, Oct. 25
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate the safe trenching and maneuvering of equipment.
Traffic impact: A detour will be in place for vehicles. The sidewalk on the east side of Gottingen Street, next to CFB Halifax will be open for pedestrians. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Cole Harbour Road
Location: Cole Harb
