Weekly Traffic Advisories (18 Apr)
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 – Spring Garden Road
Location: Spring Garden Road, between South Park Street and Dresden Row
Date: Friday, April 25 to Monday, April 28
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Work details: This work is required for the safe lifting of construction materials onto the construction site at Nelson Place on Spring Garden Road.
Traffic impact: The westbound lane will be closed. Stop-and-go traffic will be in place while work is underway.
Pedestrian Impact: The sidewalk will be closed along the area where the work is taking place. Pedestrians are asked to use alternative crosswalks to navigate around the project site.
Transit impact: The following stops will be closed:
- Spring Garden Road before South Park Street (8334)
- Spring Garden Road before Dresden Row (8330)
- South Park Street before University Avenue (8313)
Passengers using stops Spring Garden Road before South Park Street (8334) and Spring Garden Road before Dresden Row (8330) are requested to proceed to Spring Garden Road before Queen Street (8331). Passengers using the stop South Park Street before University Avenue (8313) are requested to proceed to South Park Street before South Street (8311).
No temporary stops will be placed on street while work is underway. For complete Halifax Transit detour information, including maps, visit our website.
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Traffic Delay – Sackville Drive
Location: Sackville Drive, from Beaver Bank Road to Sackville Cross Road
Date: Friday, April 25
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Work details: This work includes road repairs, in support of 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 take alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delay – Quinpool Road
Location: Quinpool Road from Armdale Avenue to civic 7121
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 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: Lane drops will be in place while work is underway. Drivers should expect delays and are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Road Closure – Thistle Street
Location: Thistle Street, from Beech Street to Crichton Park Road
Date: Wednesday, April 23
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This closure is in place for road work, which supports the 2021-25 Regional Council Strategic Priorities Plan to establish a safe and accessible integrated mobility network.
Traffic impact: A signed detour will be in place while work is underway. Traffic control personnel will be on-site to assist local traffic. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes wherever 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 – Victoria Road
Location: 74 Victoria Road
Date: Monday, April 21
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. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to take alternative routes whenever possible.
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