Weekly Traffic Advisories (15 Aug)
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Intersection Closure - Brunswick and Sackville streets
Location: Intersection of Brunswick and Sackville streets
Date: Thursday, Aug. 21 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 impacts: The intersection of Brunswick and Sackville streets will be closed to all vehicle and cycling traffic.
On Sackville Street, the closure extends from the entrance of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site to Market Street.
On Brunswick Street, the closure extends from civic address 1663 to 1591 Brunswick Street.
Market Street is temporarily open to two-way traffic between Prince and Sackville streets as a detour route for all road users.
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 via marked detours.
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Road Closure – Isleville Street
Location: Isleville Street, between Bloomfield and Young streets
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 20 to Wednesday, Nov. 12 (weekdays only)
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate street upgrades in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: There will be rolling road closures in this area, with local and emergency access maintained while this work is underway. Marked detours will be in place. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Road Closure – Old Sambro Road
Location: Old Sambro Road, between Herring Cove and Dentith roads
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26 to Tuesday, Sept. 16
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
Work details: This is to facilitate road repair in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: Access will be maintained for local vehicles, emergency vehicles and pedestrians. A marked detour 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 – Lucasville Road
Location: Lucasville Road at the bridge over the Sackville River
Date: Thursday, Aug. 21
Time: 10 p.m. to midnight
Work details: This work is to facilitate the rehabilitation of 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: The Lucasville Road bridge over the Sackville River will be open to emergency vehicles only during this work. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Almon and Robie streets
Location: Intersection of Almon and Robie streets
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 19 to Wednesday, Aug. 20
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Work details: This is to facilitate traffic signal work, in support of the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: The lights will be shut off with stop-and-go traffic 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 – Intersection of Dunbrack Street and Main Avenue
Location: Intersection of Dunbrack Street and Main Avenue
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 19 until Friday, Aug. 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 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. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Highway 107 and Hillsboro Drive
Location: Intersection of Highway 107 and Hillsboro Drive
Date: Tuesday, August 19 to Wednesday, August 20
Time: 8 p.m. to 6 a.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: 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 – Intersection of Dunbrack Street and Main Avenue
Location: Intersection of Dunbrack Street and Main Avenue
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 19 until Friday, Aug. 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 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. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Road Construction – Dunbrack Street
Location: Dunbrack Street, from Kearney Lake Road to Wentworth Drive
Date: Monday, Aug. 18
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is for road repairs, 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 advised to use alternative routes whenever 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 bu
