Release:
The Province and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will work with CIMA Canada Inc. (CIMA+) to find solutions for the most congested road network in Nova Scotia.
The successful proponent in a public procurement process, the Canadian company willexamine core streets and access points on the Halifax peninsula and identify strategies to optimize travel.
“Congestion is an ongoing challenge and we’ll need a combination of solutions to improve transportation in the area,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. “This review will test the effectiveness of possible solutions like directional flow on key streets, changes to street right-of-way, and prioritizing certain modes of travel. Instead of evaluating concepts individually, we’ll test what their impact could be on the peninsula network as a whole.”
CIMA+ is a multidisciplinary company that specializes in consulting engineering and project management and has more than 30 offices across Canada, including one in Dartmouth. The work will cost about $473,000 and is expected to take one year.
The review will include detailed modelling work using the activity-based travel demand model owned by Link Nova Scotia and the municipality. The tool simulates how, when and where people travel.
“The Halifax peninsula core streets project represents a significant opportunity to shape a peninsula that works better for all by prioritizing the efficient and safe movement of people through thoughtful, evidence-based street and access corridor planning. CIMA+ will combine detailed traffic analysis with community-focused planning to develop practical solutions that improve mobility, safety, accessibility and the overall vibrancy of the area.”
— Ali Hadayeghi, National Vice-President, Mobility, CIMA Canada Inc.
“Halifax is growing fast, and we’re seeing unprecedented congestion. It’s affecting quality of life, slowing productivity, and making it harder for people to get where they need to go. This review will take a hard look at our core streets and access points, and identify practical solutions to keep people and goods moving. As our region grows, we need a transportation network that is efficient, reliable and built for the future.”
— Andy Fillmore, Mayor, Halifax Regional Municipality
Quick facts:
-there is significant demand on the Halifax peninsula transportation network, which is constrained because of unique geography, limited numbers of ways to enter and exit, and narrow corridors
– a review of the Halifax peninsula core streets and access corridors is recommended in the Regional Transportation Plan under Action 1.1.3 and is also identified as a key priority in government’s response to the plan
– this project is connected to the Highway 102 improvement project and the passenger rail feasibility study
Additional Resources:
News release – Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/10/province-explore-solutions-halifax-peninsula-traffic-congestion
Regional Transportation Plan and government response: https://linknovascotia.ca/regional-transportation-plan/
Link Nova Scotia:
– website: https://linknovascotia.ca
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– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/link.novascotia
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