Public Service Announcement

Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Barrington Street – Water Main Repair

On February 21, 2025, Halifax Water crews are on-site undertaking an emergency water main repair near the intersection of Barrington Street and Tobin Street, Halifax. Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate of service restoration time has been provided.

This area is open to local traffic only. Experienced traffic control personnel are on-site to manage traffic flows. Sidewalks will remain open.

Customers in the area may experience discoloured water during/following this repair. Those customers are recommended to run the COLD water at one faucet until the water runs clear. To learn more about discoloured water and to report it, please visit https://www.halifaxwater.ca/discoloured-water.

Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes. Motorists are also reminded that speed fines double in work zones.

We apologize for any inconvenience this necessary infrastructure repair work may cause.

To ensure the safety of our communities and our staff, please maintain a safe distance when Halifax Water staff or contractors are working in your area.