Weekly Traffic Advisories

NEW WORK---COLCHESTER COUNTY: Pictou RoadPictou Road will be closed between Vimy Road and Hillside Avenue for installation of an underground water main from Monday, Aug. 29 until approximate date of Tuesday, Sept. 6.Detour routes via Hillside Avenue, Bigney Avenue, and College Road. Message boards on Mainstreet and Vimy Road.After such time, road work will continue on Pictou Road until Monday, Oct. 31 with a shifted centre line with two way traffic.---CONTINUING WORK---COLCHESTER COUNTY: Alton RoadAlton Road, from Trunk 2 to 650 metres south of the Cloverdale Road, is reduced to one lane for paving until Wednesday, Aug. 31. Expect delays.Work takes place from sunrise to sunset. ---COLCHESTER COUNTY: Gully BridgeRepairs on Gully Bridge, Route 289, Brookfield Dean Road will continue until Thursday, Sept. 1.One lane will be open. A traffic light is on site.---COLCHESTER COUNTY: Route 246Sections of Route 246, from 200 metres west of Kennedy Hill Road for about six kilometres west to Marshall Road, are reduced to one lane for upgrading, including paving, slope stabilization, and guardrail repairs until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Traffic is stop-and-go and work takes place from daylight to dusk.---COLCHESTER COUNTY: Salmon River RoadSalmon River Road from Trunk 4 for about seven kilometres to the east end of Valley Crossroads, is reduced to one lane for road repairs until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Work takes place from dawn to dusk.---COLCHESTER COUNTY: Spencer Point RoadSpencer Point Road is reduced to one lane during paving and other improvements from Trunk 2 for 1.4 kilometres. Work takes place from dawn to dusk.The project is expected to be finished Wednesday, Aug. 31---COLCHESTER COUNTY: West North River Road, Onslow Mountain Road, Trunk 2Traffic is reduced to one lane on three roads in Colchester County during paving and other road improvements.The roads are:-- West North River Road, from Onslow Road for 5.3 kilometres to Truro Road --Onslow Mountain Road, from West North River Road for five kilometres --Trunk 2, from Pleasant View Drive west for one kilometre Work takes place from sunrise to sunset and is scheduled for completion on Oct. 31---COLCHESTER/CUMBERLAND COUNTIES: Highway 104Sections of the westbound lanes of Highway 104 for about 19 kilometres from Londonderry to Westchester Station, are reduced to one lane for paving, widening, and the installation of rumble strips and a guardrail until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Work takes place from dawn to dusk.---CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Highway 104The eastbound lanes of the Amherst Viaduct Bridge on Highway 104 have alternating lane closures for repairs until Monday, Oct. 31.Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and traffic will be controlled by concrete barriers and signs. The bridge has a 4.5 metre width restriction and an 80 km/h speed limit.---CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Malagash RoadMalagash Road is reduced to one lane from Purdy Loop for 2.5 kilometres to Blue Sea Road during paving and other improvements. Work takes place from dawn to dusk.The project is expected to be finished Wednesday, Aug. 31. ---CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Pugwash VillageThe Municipality of Cumberland is installing water lines in the village of Pugwash. This will result in single-lane traffic throughout the village as the work progresses. The project is expected to be finished by Dec. 16.---DIGBY COUNTY: Melanson Mills BridgeMelanson Bridge on Marc Comeau Road is closed for repairs until Monday, Sept. 19.Detour route in place. ---DIGBY COUNTY: Trunk 1 Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Trunk 1, from Duffy Road west to Meteghan River Bridge during paving and culvert repairs. The project is anticipated to be completed Friday, Sept. 16.Signs and flag people are on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---HANTS COUNTY: Old Mines RoadOld Mines Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Friday, Sept. 30.Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---HANTS COUNTY: Rockwell DriveRockwell Drive has alternating lane closures for road work until Friday, Sept. 30.Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---HANTS COUNTY: Vaughan RoadVaughan Road, from Trunk 14 to Route 236, is reduced to one lane for gravelling and chip sealing until Friday, Sept. 30.Work is from Monday to Friday from sunrise to sundown. Drivers should expect delays, slow down in construction zones, and be prepared to stop.---HANTS COUNTY: West Indian RoadWest Indian Road from Trunk 14 to Ess Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Monday, Oct. 31.Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---INVERNESS COUNTY: Crowdis Bridge, Valley MillsCrowdis Bridge, in Valley Mills on Marble Mountain Road, is closed until further notice.Detour via Eden Road, Barren Road, Northside River Denys Road and Southside River Denys Road. Signs are in place.---INVERNESS COUNTY: Marble Mountain RoadMarble Mountain Road, from the intersection of Cenotaph Road east for about seven kilometres, is reduced to one lane for paving and repaving until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.---INVERNESS COUNTY: West Lake Ainslie RoadThe Hayes River Bridge on West Lake Ainslie Road has a 15 tonne weight restriction.---LUNENBURG COUNTY: Bruhm RoadBruhm Road from Trunk 10 to Lower Branch Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103Sections of Highway 103 from Exit 12 for about nine kilometres to Northfield Overpass, have alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading until Monday, Oct. 31.Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---LUNENBURG COUNTY: Indian Path RoadIndian Path Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---LUNENBURG COUNTY: Monk Point RoadMonk Point Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---LUNENBURG COUNTY: Naugler RoadNaugler Road from Route 325 to Pine Grove Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---LUNENBURG COUNTY: Pine Grove RoadPine Grove Road, from Trunk 10 to Northfield Road, has alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading until Monday, Oct. 31.Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---LUNENBURG COUNTY: Silver Point RoadSilver Point Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---LUNENBURG COUNTY: Wakeup Hill RoadWakeup Hill Road from Trunk 3 to Trunk 14 has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.---PICTOU COUNTY: West River RoadAs part of the construction of the new roundabout in the Town of Pictou, crews will be working on the installation of new storm drains on West River Road off of Highway 106 at Exit 3A, until Wednesday, Aug. 31.The centreline will be adjusted during construction. Use caution and reduce speed. The roundabout is expected to be completed Friday, Sept. 30.---PICTOU COUNTY: Route 348Route 348 from Bridgeville Road east for about seven kilometres is reduced to one lane for culvert replacement and repaving until Wednesday, Aug. 31.Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.--- VICTORIA COUNTY: Gillis BridgeGillis Bridge, on North Branch Road, just past Uisge Bàn (USH-KA BAN) Falls Provincial Park, is closed until further notice.Access to the park is not affected.Source: Release

NEW WORK

COLCHESTER COUNTY: Pictou Road
Pictou Road will be closed between Vimy Road and Hillside Avenue for installation of an underground water main from Monday, Aug. 29 until approximate date of Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Detour routes via Hillside Avenue, Bigney Avenue, and College Road. Message boards on Mainstreet and Vimy Road.
After such time, road work will continue on Pictou Road until Monday, Oct. 31 with a shifted centre line with two way traffic.

CONTINUING WORK

COLCHESTER COUNTY: Alton Road

Alton Road, from Trunk 2 to 650 metres south of the Cloverdale Road, is reduced to one lane for paving until Wednesday, Aug. 31. Expect delays.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

COLCHESTER COUNTY: Gully Bridge

Repairs on Gully Bridge, Route 289, Brookfield Dean Road will continue until Thursday, Sept. 1.

One lane will be open. A traffic light is on site.

COLCHESTER COUNTY: Route 246

Sections of Route 246, from 200 metres west of Kennedy Hill Road for about six kilometres west to Marshall Road, are reduced to one lane for upgrading, including paving, slope stabilization, and guardrail repairs until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic is stop-and-go and work takes place from daylight to dusk.

COLCHESTER COUNTY: Salmon River Road

Salmon River Road from Trunk 4 for about seven kilometres to the east end of Valley Crossroads, is reduced to one lane for road repairs until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from dawn to dusk.

COLCHESTER COUNTY: Spencer Point Road

Spencer Point Road is reduced to one lane during paving and other improvements from Trunk 2 for 1.4 kilometres. Work takes place from dawn to dusk.

The project is expected to be finished Wednesday, Aug. 31

COLCHESTER COUNTY: West North River Road, Onslow Mountain Road, Trunk 2

Traffic is reduced to one lane on three roads in Colchester County during paving and other road improvements.

The roads are:
— West North River Road, from Onslow Road for 5.3 kilometres to Truro Road
–Onslow Mountain Road, from West North River Road for five kilometres
–Trunk 2, from Pleasant View Drive west for one kilometre

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset and is scheduled for completion on Oct. 31

COLCHESTER/CUMBERLAND COUNTIES: Highway 104

Sections of the westbound lanes of Highway 104 for about 19 kilometres from Londonderry to Westchester Station, are reduced to one lane for paving, widening, and the installation of rumble strips and a guardrail until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from dawn to dusk.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Highway 104
The eastbound lanes of the Amherst Viaduct Bridge on Highway 104 have alternating lane closures for repairs until Monday, Oct. 31.

Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and traffic will be controlled by concrete barriers and signs. The bridge has a 4.5 metre width restriction and an 80 km/h speed limit.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Malagash Road

Malagash Road is reduced to one lane from Purdy Loop for 2.5 kilometres to Blue Sea Road during paving and other improvements. Work takes place from dawn to dusk.

The project is expected to be finished Wednesday, Aug. 31.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Pugwash Village

The Municipality of Cumberland is installing water lines in the village of Pugwash. This will result in single-lane traffic throughout the village as the work progresses. The project is expected to be finished by Dec. 16.

DIGBY COUNTY: Melanson Mills Bridge

Melanson Bridge on Marc Comeau Road is closed for repairs until Monday, Sept. 19.

Detour route in place.

DIGBY COUNTY: Trunk 1

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Trunk 1, from Duffy Road west to Meteghan River Bridge during paving and culvert repairs. The project is anticipated to be completed Friday, Sept. 16.

Signs and flag people are on site. Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

HANTS COUNTY: Old Mines Road

Old Mines Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Friday, Sept. 30.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

HANTS COUNTY: Rockwell Drive

Rockwell Drive has alternating lane closures for road work until Friday, Sept. 30.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

HANTS COUNTY: Vaughan Road

Vaughan Road, from Trunk 14 to Route 236, is reduced to one lane for gravelling and chip sealing until Friday, Sept. 30.

Work is from Monday to Friday from sunrise to sundown. Drivers should expect delays, slow down in construction zones, and be prepared to stop.

HANTS COUNTY: West Indian Road

West Indian Road from Trunk 14 to Ess Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Monday, Oct. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

INVERNESS COUNTY: Crowdis Bridge, Valley Mills

Crowdis Bridge, in Valley Mills on Marble Mountain Road, is closed until further notice.

Detour via Eden Road, Barren Road, Northside River Denys Road and Southside River Denys Road. Signs are in place.

INVERNESS COUNTY: Marble Mountain Road
Marble Mountain Road, from the intersection of Cenotaph Road east for about seven kilometres, is reduced to one lane for paving and repaving until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

INVERNESS COUNTY: West Lake Ainslie Road

The Hayes River Bridge on West Lake Ainslie Road has a 15 tonne weight restriction.

LUNENBURG COUNTY: Bruhm Road

Bruhm Road from Trunk 10 to Lower Branch Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103

Sections of Highway 103 from Exit 12 for about nine kilometres to Northfield Overpass, have alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading until Monday, Oct. 31.

Work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

LUNENBURG COUNTY: Indian Path Road

Indian Path Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

LUNENBURG COUNTY: Monk Point Road

Monk Point Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

LUNENBURG COUNTY: Naugler Road

Naugler Road from Route 325 to Pine Grove Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

LUNENBURG COUNTY: Pine Grove Road

Pine Grove Road, from Trunk 10 to Northfield Road, has alternating lane closures for repaving and upgrading until Monday, Oct. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

LUNENBURG COUNTY: Silver Point Road

Silver Point Road has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

LUNENBURG COUNTY: Wakeup Hill Road

Wakeup Hill Road from Trunk 3 to Trunk 14 has alternating lane closures for road work until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic is controlled by flag people and work takes place from sunrise to sunset.

PICTOU COUNTY: West River Road

As part of the construction of the new roundabout in the Town of Pictou, crews will be working on the installation of new storm drains on West River Road off of Highway 106 at Exit 3A, until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

The centreline will be adjusted during construction. Use caution and reduce speed. The roundabout is expected to be completed Friday, Sept. 30.

PICTOU COUNTY: Route 348

Route 348 from Bridgeville Road east for about seven kilometres is reduced to one lane for culvert replacement and repaving until Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Traffic control people are on site. Work takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VICTORIA COUNTY: Gillis Bridge

Gillis Bridge, on North Branch Road, just past Uisge Bàn (USH-KA BAN) Falls Provincial Park, is closed until further notice.

Access to the park is not affected.

Source: Release

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