Hey Halifax, the cones are multiplying again. Crews are back across HRM next week with overnight line painting, full closures, and even a Route 72 bus detour through Burnside.
Disclaimer: All information below comes directly from HRM and Nova Scotia Public Works. Dates and times may change due to weather or operational needs. Check 511 Nova Scotia or Halifax.ca/roadclosures for real-time updates.
HRM roadwork
• Mon–Fri Oct 20–24 – Jennett Avenue (Burnside)
Between Burbridge and Guildford avenues | Closed 7 a.m. Mon to 5 p.m. Fri
Utility work in progress. Full closure with marked detour in place. Expect delays and use alternate routes.
Transit impact:
The following stops will be closed:
• Wright Ave after Burbridge Ave (8857) – Route 72 only
• Jennett Ave after Guildford Ave (2289)
• Jennett Ave after John Savage Ave (2288)
• John Savage Ave after Wright Ave (2287)
Temporary stops:
• Jennett Ave before Wilkinson Ave (2290)
• Wright Ave after Wilkinson Ave (8856)
Route 72 detour: Wright Ave → Burbridge Ave → Jennett Ave → Wilkinson Ave.
• Fri Oct 17 (8 p.m.) – Sat Oct 18 (5 a.m.) – Bedford Highway (Rockingham / Kearney Lake area)
Between Flamingo Drive and Kearney Lake Road | Overnight line painting
Stop-and-go traffic while crews work. Expect delays and consider alternate routes.
• Fri Oct 17 – Cow Bay Road (Eastern Passage)
From Civic 625 to Oceanlea Drive | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Stop-and-go traffic for road repairs. Expect short delays; use alternate routes.
• Mon–Wed Oct 20–22 – Cow Bay Road (Caldwell Rd to Heritage Hills Dr)
Overnight line painting | 7 p.m.–7 a.m.
Stop-and-go traffic each night. Drivers should expect delays and take alternate routes when possible.
• Mon Oct 20 – Spring Avenue (Dartmouth)
Between Clysdale Drive and Collins Grove | 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Rolling closures for road repairs. Local and emergency access maintained, with marked detours in place. Expect delays and use alternate routes.
• Sat–Sun Oct 18–19 – Oxford Street (Halifax)
Between Quinpool and Jubilee | 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Rolling closures for road repair. Local and emergency access maintained.
• Mon–Wed Oct 20–22 – Caldwell Road (Cole Harbour)
Between Hornes and Birchill | 7 p.m.–7 a.m. (overnight)
Line-painting work. Stop-and-go conditions; allow extra time.
• Thu Oct 23 (10 p.m.) – Fri Oct 24 (5 a.m.) – Dutch Village Road (Fairview)
Closed between Sunnybrae and Central for gas-line adjustments under the Complete Streets project.
Detours in place for Routes 28 & 137 via Alex St / Main Ave / Titus St. Pedestrian access and business entry maintained.
Provincial roadwork
• Halifax County – Hwy 102 Exit 2 Inbound Ramp
Reduced-width lane drop for maintenance near Bayers Lake. Expected completion by Oct 15; confirm status on 511.
• Victoria County – Seal Island Bridge
Oct 16–24 | Single-lane reduction for repaving. Traffic control on site daily 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
That’s your lane-by-lane lowdown.
From Burnside to Bedford and out to Cow Bay, the cones are calling — plan your route, pack your patience, and maybe your podcast queue too.
