Weekly Traffic Advisories (8 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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Road closure – Ochterloney Street
Location: Ochterloney Street, between Edward and King streets
Dates: Sunday, Aug. 17 to Monday, Aug. 18
Time: 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 18
Work details: Crews will be installing a tower crane.
Traffic impact: Detours will be in place for vehicles. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Cow Bay Road and Heritage Hill Drive
Location: Cow Bay Road at the intersection of Cow Bay Road and Heritage Hill Drive
Date: Wednesday, August 13
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: A lane drop 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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Road Closure – Bayview Road
Location: Bayview Road, between Laurentide Drive and Trillium Terrace
Date: Tuesday, August 12
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: A marked detour will be in place while work is underway. Local traffic, emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Rocky Lake Drive
Location: Rocky Lake Drive, between Duke Street to Bedford Highway
Date: Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 22 (weekdays only)
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Work details: This is to facilitate road repairs 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 use alternative routes where possible.
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Road Closure – Bayview Road
Location: Bayview Road, between Bedford Highway and Trillium Terrace
Date: Monday, Aug. 11
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate road repair work in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bayview Road will be closed between Bedford Highway and Trillium Terrace.
From 6 to 8 p.m., Bayview Road will be closed between Bedford Highway and Laurentide Drive.
Pedestrian, local vehicle and emergency vehicle access will be maintained during this work.
Marked detours will be in place during this work. 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 Bayers Road and Supreme Court
Date: Tuesday, April 22 to mid-December 2025
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, with weekend work as required
Work details: This work is to improve the safety and comfort of pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and drivers.
Sidewalk and bikeway upgrades: New sidewalks and bike lanes will be installed on both sides of Dutch Village Road within the project area.
Transit infrastructure upgrades: New concrete pads will be added to improve accessibility at bus stops.
Streetscaping enhancements: Trees, benches, garbage receptacles, and interpretive signage will be added to enhance the pedestrian experience.
Parking and traffic calming: Existing parking spaces will be replaced with on-street parallel parking and lane widths will be reduced to help calm traffic and improve safety.
Traffic impacts: Access to businesses and properties will be maintained throughout the project; however, residents and commuters should expect the following traffic impacts:
Lane reductions and stop-and-go traffic within the project area
Temporary closures on side-streets to install new underground infrastructure
The sidewalk along Dutch Village Road will remain open for pedestrian use
Transit Impacts: This work will impact Halifax Transit routes 28 and 137. Throughout phases of this project, different bus stops along Dutch Village Road will be impacted and routes may be temporarily detoured.
For more information about Halifax Transit disruptions visit our website.
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Traffic Delay – Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project area
Location: Dutch Village Road, between Joseph Howe Drive and Alma Crescent
Dates: Tuesday, July 29 to Friday, Aug. 22
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work is part of the Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project.
Traffic impacts: Access to nearby businesses and properties is being maintained throughout this project.
The following traffic impacts are in place to help crews complete the current phase of work efficiently and reduce the overall construction timeline.
Dutch Village Road is open to northbound traffic from the intersection of Joseph Howe Drive and Bayers Road; and closed to southbound traffic between Supreme Court and the intersection of Joseph Howe Drive and Bayers Road.
Following substantial progress at the Westerwald Street intersection, access through the intersection of Westerwald Street and Dutch Village Road will be restored on the evening of Tuesday, July 29.
To support ongoing intersection improvements for this phase of the project, the following intersections on the west side of Dutch Village Road will remain closed until Friday, Aug. 22:
Sunnybrae Avenue
Central Avenue
Rosedale Avenue
Frederick Avenue
Rufus Avenue
Local access to these streets is provided via Alex Street and Main Avenue.
Learn more about this project and the full project timeline at: halifax.ca/dutchvillageroad
Detour signage will be in place, and personnel will be on-site to direct traffic. Drivers should expect delays and use alternative routes.
Pedestrian impacts: Pedestrian access will be maintained.
Transit impacts: Inbound routes 28 and 137 will be detoured via Alex Street, Main Avenue and Titus Street to Dutch Village Road. The following bus stops will be temporarily closed during this work:
Rosedale Avenue at civic 34 (8242)
Rosedale Avenue before Dutch Village Road (8243)
Dutch Village Road before Andrew Street (6609)
Dutch Village Road before Sunnybrae Avenue (6638)
Joseph Howe Drive before Scot Street (6986) (only for route 28)
Outbound routes 28 and 137 will be detoured via Alma Crescent, Main Avenue and Alex Street to Rosedale Avenue. The following bus stops will be temporarily closed during this work:
Dutch Village Road after Alma Crescent (9042)
Dutch Village Road before Rufus Avenue (6614)
Dutch Village Road before Rosedale Avenue (6613)
Rosedale Avenue after Dutch Village Road (8245)
Rosedale Avenue at civic 23 (8244)
Dutch Village Road before Central Avenue (6788)
For complete Halifax Transit detour information, including maps, please visit our website.
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Traffic Delay – Dutch Village Road area
Location: Dutch Village Road, between Joseph Howe Drive and Alma Crescent
Dates: Tuesday, July 1 to Friday, Aug. 22
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work is to facilitate street recapitalization as part the Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project.
Traffic impacts: The following traffic impacts will be in place to help crews complete the work more efficiently and reduce the overall construction timeline.
Dutch Village Road will be closed to southbound traffic between Supreme Court and Bayers Road. Traffic will still be able to turn onto Dutch Village Road from Joseph Howe Drive and travel northbound.
To support intersection improvements, the intersections on the west side of Dutch Village Road will be closed between Supreme Court and Bayers Road. The closures already in effect on Westerwald Street, Sunnybrae and Central avenues will continue, and new closures will be in effect on Rosedale, Frederick and Rufus avenues. Local access to these streets will be provided via Alex Street.
Detour signage will be in place and personnel will be on-site to direct traffic. Drivers should expect delays and use alternative routes.
Pedestrian impacts: Pedestrian access will be maintained.
Transit impacts: Inbound routes 28 and 137 will be detoured via Alex Street, Main Avenue and Titus Street to Dutch Village Road. The following bus stops will be temporarily closed during this work:
Rosedale Avenue at civic 34 (8242)
Rosedale Avenue before Dutch Village Road (8243)
Dutch Village Road before Andrew Street (6609)
Dutch Village Road before Sunnybrae Avenue (6638)
Joseph Howe Drive before Scot Street (6986) (only for route 28)
Outbound routes 28 and 137 will be detoured via Alma Crescent, Main Avenue and Alex Street to Rosedale Avenue. The following bus stops will be temporarily closed during this work:
Dutch Village Road after Alma Crescent (9042)
Dutch Village Road before Rufus Avenue (6614)
Dutch Village Road before Rosedale Avenue (6613)
Rosedale Avenue after Dutch Village Road (8245)
Rosedale Avenue at civic 23 (8244)
Dutch Village Road before Central Avenue (6788)
For complete Halifax Transit detour information, including maps, please visit our website.
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Traffic Delay – Caldwell Road
Location: Caldwell Road from Birchill Drive to DeYoung Drive
Date: Wednesday, July 16 to and including Friday, August 1
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 use alternative routes where possible.
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Intersection Closure - Brunswick and Sackville streets
Location: Intersection of Brunswick and Sackville streets
Date: Monday, Aug. 11 to Monday, Sept. 8
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work supports infrastructure improvements as part of the Brunswick Street AAA Bikeway Complete Streets project.
Traffic impact: The intersection of Brunswick and Sackville streets will be closed to all traffic. Marked detours will be in place during this work. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
Pedestrian impacts: Pedestrian access will be maintained
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NEW WORK
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CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Crawley Creek Bridge, Point Aconi
The Crawley Creek Bridge on Point Aconi Road will be closed for repairs from Monday, August 11, until Friday, September 5.
A detour and traffic control will be in place.
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CONTINUING WORK
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 104 Overpass, North River
The Highway 104 westbound overpass is reduced to one lane for repairs until Friday, October 31.
Work takes place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., but the lane is closed 24 hours a day. Signs are in place, and motorists should expect delays.
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Lower Portapique Bridge, Portapique
The Lower Portapique Bridge on Trunk 2 is closed for repairs until further notice.
The detours are East Montrose Road and West Montrose Road.
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Route 311, North River
Route 311 from Farnham Mill Road to Mountain Lee Road is reduced to one lane for bridge work until Friday, October 31.
Work takes place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect delays.
---COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche
Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure.
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: Wittenburg Road, Wittenburg
Wittenburg Road from Coldstream Road to Route 224 will be closed for culvert replacement until Friday, October 3.
A detour and traffic control will be in place. Motorists should expect delays.
---HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 107, Lower Sackville
There are two closures on Highway 107 in Lower Sackville: - the northbound on-ramp to Highway 102 at Exit 4C - the southbound on-ramp at the new Highway 102 overpass
Traffic will be detoured to the Exit 4C roundabouts: - Highway 102 northbound traffic will exit at the first roundabout - Highway 102 southbound traffic and traffic heading toward Halifax or the Annapolis Valley will proceed to the second roundaboutWork is expected to be complete Tuesday, September 16.
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INVERNESS COUNTY: East Street, Port Hood
East Street from Trunk 19 to the end of pavement is reduced to one lane for paving, ditching and culvert replacement until Saturday, August 30. Work takes place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect delays.---
INVERNESS COUNTY: Hunters Road, Port Hood
Hunters Road from Trunk 19 to Little Mabou Road will be reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, October 31.
Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. Motorists should expect delays.
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INVERNESS COUNTY: Kings Road, Port Hastings
Kings Road from Charles MacLean Road to the end of paveme
