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Road work to cause delays in Yarmouth

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Expect traffic delays in Yarmouth as road work continues across the town.

Albert Street will be closed from Main Street to Prince Street and Pleasant Street to William Street, until approximately 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 21.

The town says they’re doing infrastructure repairs, and that Nova Scotia Power crews will also be working in the area.

Paving work is also being done on the north end of town, but isn’t expected to cause road closures.

Vancouver Street is having work done to replace concrete curbing starting on Oct. 21 that is expected to take place until Oct. 23. 

Although the town says they don’t expect lane closures, they’re warning those travelling in the area that delays are possible.

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Road work and lane closures continue in Yarmouth

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The Town of Yarmouth says to expect delays along Main Street at the north end of town.

Road work is continuing on Monday, September 28 from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m..

Northbound and Southbound lanes will alternate being closed between Chestnut Street and Prospect Street.

Paving and curb work began last week, and will continue so long as the weather is permitting according to the town.

Summer Street and Walker Street will be closed to everyone except local traffic, and detours will be made through Chestnut Street, Brunswick Street and Prospect street during each lane closure.

The town is also reminding everyone to slow down in the affected area and take extra precautions.

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Road work underway on Yarmouth Main Street

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The Town of Yarmouth says to expect delays along the north end of town.

They’re doing curb and road work to prepare for paving on Main Street.

The work began on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in the Milton area, and will continue until Wednesday, Sept. 16. Typical work days will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weather permitting.

Southbound traffic will remain unchanged, but the northbound lane will be closed between Hibernia Street and Prospect Street. 

That traffic will be detoured through Hibernia Street, Brunswick Street, and Prospect Street during this time. 

In a post online, the Town of Yarmouth said that traffic control will be in place.

Asphalt milling will begin later in the week, with paving scheduled for next week.

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Quispamsis to begin major Hampton Road construction project

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Drivers in Quispamsis can expect delays when a major construction project begins Monday.

The Reimagine Hampton Road project includes a redesign and infrastructure upgrade from Pettingill Road to McCarron Drive.

For this first phase, traffic will be reduced to one alternating lane with flaggers during the day.

Traffic lights will be in use between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

According to Saint John Transit, the work will also cause some delays for Comex Route 52.

The project is expected to take the rest of this construction season and continue in 2027.

Information and updates can be found here.

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Highway 104 drivers advised of closures near East Tracadie

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Drivers travelling through Antigonish County should prepare for brief delays on Highway 104.

The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works says both lanes of Highway 104 beneath the East Tracadie Road overpass, just east of Exit 37, will be subject to temporary closures on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

The closures are required to allow crews to install girders as part of ongoing bridge construction work. Four closures are scheduled each day between 8 a.m. and noon, with each closure expected to last up to 10 minutes.

Traffic control personnel will be on site to direct drivers and help manage traffic through the area.

Drivers are advised to slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time while the work is underway.

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Construction begins on Phase 2 of Bayers Road transit corridor

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Work is now underway on the second phase of Halifax’s Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor, a project aimed at improving transit reliability and preparing the streets for future rapid bus service.

The latest phase will focus on Bayers Road between Connaught Avenue and Windsor Street.

The city say the upgrades are intended to help create a more efficient transit network while supporting future transit expansion plans.

The municipality is also coordinating with Halifax Water to incorporate planned utility upgrades as part of the project.

Construction began this week and is expected to take approximately two years to complete.

The Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor is one of several transportation projects designed to improve the movement of buses and reduce delays along key routes in Halifax.

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Lane closure on Windmill Road to cause weeks of traffic delays

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Drivers in Dartmouth should prepare for traffic disruptions as the municipality moves forward with infrastructure work tied to a new development project.

Beginning Monday, July 20, the westbound lane of Windmill Road, between Wyse Road and Lyle Street, will be closed while crews install underground utility connections.

Work is expected to continue through September 20.

Municipal officials say the eastbound lane will remain open during construction, with detours and signage in place to help direct traffic around the work zone.

The project is also expected to impact pedestrian movement and bus routes in the area. Residents and commuters are being encouraged to allow extra travel time and expect delays while the work is underway.

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Road work to reduce traffic near Kane’s Corner

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Traffic on several streets near the Kane’s Corner intersection will be reduced to one lane beginning July 5.

According to a city traffic advisory, the affected areas include Loch Lomond Road, Seely Street, Russell Street and Thorne Avenue.

The lane reductions are required to accommodate asphalt resurfacing work.

The project is expected to take approximately three weeks, with milling and paving scheduled between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

All other work associated with the project will be completed during regular business hours.

Road and sidewalk signage will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians through the area.

The city advises motorists to drive with caution and remain aware of workers and pedestrians.

Residents are also encouraged to plan ahead and expect traffic delays in the area.

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Road work to slow traffic in Antigonish County ahead of Canada Day

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If you’re traveling through Antigonish County, be prepared for a delay.

The Department of Public Works says that they’ll have stop and go traffic in place at the Church Street Roundabout.

Crews will be out starting at 7:00 on Tuesday until around 5:00 Wednesday morning.

They’re urging drivers to take caution when passing through the area so that everyone can get home safe this Canada Day.

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It’s road work season in Saint John

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Another busy construction season is getting underway in Saint John.

The city says projects scheduled for 2026 represent around $45 million of investment and focus on maintaining and improving roads, facilities, and essential services across the city.

Work will include enhancements at the Millidgeville wastewater treatment facility, reconstruction on Sydney Street and Canterbury Street and the Charlotte Street transportation improvement project.

Repaving and refurbishing will also be done on several streets, including Seely and Bleury Streets, Thorne Avenue and Loch Lomond Road.

Traffic may face detours throughout the summer as a result of construction work.

If you would like to plan, visit the Capital projects map on the city of Saint John website.

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