Weekly Traffic Advisories (23 May)
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 – Akerley Boulevard and Burnside Drive roundabout
Location: Akerley Boulevard and Burnside Drive roundabout
Date: Monday, June 2 until Tuesday, June 10
Time: 9 a.m. until 4 p.m
Work details: Reinstatement and landscaping work associated with construction of the roundabout.
Traffic impact: Lane drops will be in place and 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 – Spring Garden Road
Location: Spring Garden Road, between South Park Street and Dresden Row
Date: Monday, June 9, Tuesday June 10, Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily
Work details: This work is required for the safe lifting of construction materials into the construction site at the Nelson building on Spring Garden Road.
Traffic impact: The westbound lane will be closed. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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 8334 and 8330 are requested to proceed to Spring Garden Road Before Queen Street (8331). Passengers using the stop 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 – Caldwell Road
Location: Caldwell Road, from Atholea Drive to Hines Road
Date: Monday, June 2
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 use alternative routes whenever possible
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Street Closure – Finlay Drive
Location: Finlay Drive, between Wright Avenue and McClure Close
Date: Monday, June 2 to Friday, June 6
Time: 7 a.m. on Monday to 7 p.m. on Friday
Work Details: The work is to install an electrical ductbank in Finlay Drive.
Traffic Impact: Detours will be in place for the closure. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.
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Traffic Delay – Chebucto Road
Location: Chebucto Road, from North to Windsor streets
Date: Thursday, May 29 to Friday, May 30
Time: 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 to 5 a.m. on Friday, May 30
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 use alternative routes whenever possible
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Intersection Closure – Reconciliation Way and Upper Water Street
Location: Reconciliation Way and Upper Water Street
Date: Friday, June 13 to Monday, June 16
Times: 24/7, starting at 7 p.m. on Friday and ending at 5 a.m. on Monday
Work details: This work is to re-grade and re-pave the intersection to align with the final design of Upper Water Street. This work is in support of the Cogswell District project.
Traffic impact: Local vehicle access will be maintained to businesses on Upper Water Street. Other drivers will be directed along Barrington Street via Duke Street. Drivers should expect delays and use alternative routes.
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Traffic Delay – Old Sambro Road
Location: Old Sambro Road, from Dunbrack Street to Dentith Road
Date: Wednesday, May 28
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: 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 - Jubilee Road
Location: Jubilee Road between Edward Street and Robie Street
Date: Thursday, May 29 to Tuesday, June 3 (Phase 3) and Wednesday, June 4 to Monday, June 9 (Phase 4)
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work is to reinstate the previously damaged road infrastructure during previous construction activities in support of the development at the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project.
Traffic impact: There will be a westbound lane closure on Jubilee Road for Phase 3. There will be an eastbound lane closure on Jubilee Road for Phase 4.
Please refer to traffic control signs to direct vehicles through this construction zone. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.
Pedestrian impact: Pedestrian wayfinding signage will be in place.
During Phase 3, the north sidewalk will be closed. During Phase 4, the south sidewalk will be closed.
Pedestrians are asked to use alternative crosswalks to navigate around any construction site.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of Wyse and Albro Lake roads
Location: Intersection of Wyse and Albro Lake roads
Date: Monday, May 26
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This is required for gas service 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 – Dunbrack Street
Location: Dunbrack Street, from Wentworth Drive to Kearney Lake Road
Date: Monday, May 26
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is for pavement maintenance, 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 – Waverly Road
Location: Waverly Road, at the intersection with Mountbatten Avenue
Date: Monday, May 26 to Tuesday July 15
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weekdays only.
Work details: This is required for retrofitting of a pressure relief valve chamber.
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. A temporary crosswalk will be installed at the corner of Waverly Road and Mountbatten Avenue, and a temporary sidewalk with jersey barriers will be in place to maintain pedestrian access.
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Traffic Delay – Intersection of St Margarets Bay Road and Timberlea Village Parkway
Location: Intersection of St Margarets Bay Road and Timberlea Village Parkway
Date: Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, June 13
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 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. Traffic personnel will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. Drivers should expect delays and are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible.
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Traffic Delays - Robie Street, Bell Road and Jubilee Road
Location: Robie Street, Bell Road and Jubilee Road
Date: Monday, May 12 to Monday, June 9
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is to reinstate the previously damaged road infrastructure during previous construction activities in support of the development at the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project.
Traffic impact: Lane reduction is expected on Robie Street and Bell Road. Lane closure is also expected on Jubilee Road at some point during this work. Traffic control signs will direct vehicles through this construction zone. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes whenever possible.Pedestrian impact: Pedestrian wayfinding signage will be in place. Pedestrians are asked to use alternative crosswalks to navigate around any construction site.
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Lane Closure – Dutch Village Road
Location: Dutch Village Road between Westerwald Street and Joseph Howe Drive
Dates: Monday, May 12 to Friday, June 6
Time: 24/7
Work details: This work is to facilitate pipework as well as street recapitalization as part the Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project.
Traffic impacts: Westbound traffic will still be able to turn onto Dutch Village Road from Joseph Howe Drive.
Local access will be maintained, detour signage will be in place and personnel will be on-site to help direct traffic.
Transit impacts: Route 28 and 137 will be detoured causing the following bus stops to be temporarily closed:
Dutch Village Road before Rufus Avenue (6614) will be directed to Dutch Village Road before Rosedale Avenue (6613)
Dutch Village Road before Deal Street (6615) will be directed to Dutch Village Road before Andrew Street (6609)
Dutch Village Road after Alma Crescent (9042) will be directed to Dutch Village Road opposite Percy Street (6616)
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Traffic Delay – Albro Lake Road
Location: Albro Lake Road, between Victoria Road and Catherine Street
Date: Monday, May 5 to Monday, May 26
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Work details: This work is to facilitate sidewalk 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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Road Closure – Intersection of Sunnybrae Avenue and Dutch Village Road
Location: Intersection of Sunnybrae Avenue and Dutch Village Road
Date: Monday, May 12 to Friday, June 6
Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Work details: This work is to facilitate pipework in support of the Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project.
Traffic impacts: Traffic will be detoured via Alex Street and Dutch Village Road. Local access will be maintained, a signed detour route will be in place and personnel will be on-site to help direct traffic.
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Traffic Advisory – Halifax Regional Municipality
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HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY:
Bedford Bypass
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