ID: A graphic with a blue gradient background. A logo showing an X icon and text that reads "Windsor Street Exchange", followed by text: "Plan ahead. Upcoming construction preparations."
Traffic delay: Highway 111 will be reduced to one lane from the Massachusetts Avenue ramps toward the Windsor Street Exchange from 8 p.m. on Jan. 23 to 5 a.m. on Jan. 26. This work supports preparations for the upcoming Windsor Street Exchange project. More details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
23.01.2026 13:22 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
ID: A graphic with a blue gradient background. A logo showing an X icon and text that reads "Windsor Street Exchange", followed by text: "Plan ahead. Upcoming construction preparations."
Upcoming ramp closure in support of the Windsor Street Exchange project: Beginning at 7 p.m. on Jan. 8, the Massachusetts Avenue ramp to the Windsor Street Exchange will be closed, with a detour in place until late 2027 for overpass construction. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up... (1/2)
08.01.2026 15:40 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 7 π 2
Exit 5 offramp is now open.
14.10.2025 21:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
ID: A graphic with a blue gradient background. A logo showing an X icon and text that reads "Windsor Street Exchange", followed by text: "Plan ahead. Upcoming construction preparations."
Early work in preparation for the Windsor Street Exchange project will take place from 8 p.m. on Oct. 24 to 5 a.m. on Oct. 27. During this work, the ramp from Lady Hammond Road to Highway 111, toward the MacKay Bridge will be closed with detours in place. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up...
10.10.2025 15:23 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 0 π 2
βοΈTraffic Advisory - Halifax County:
The Exit 5 HWY 102 NB (Outbound on-ramp & off-ramp) is closed due to a rolled over vehicle. Expect delays.
Traffic tip: Detour via Aerotech exit and loop around to HWY 102 SB.
#hfxtraffic
14.10.2025 19:48 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
βοΈ Traffic Advisory - Halifax County:
Main St between Brigadoon Ave & Ridgecrest Dr is closed due to a serious collision. Avoid the area, and expect heavy delays.
#hfxtraffic
14.08.2025 19:45 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Street Direction Change - Macara Street between Robie & Agricola streets on Monday, August 11. This will convert the current one-way street back to the two-way street (pre-construction). All vehicles currently parked on the street should move before Monday. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/st...
08.08.2025 19:26 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Starting on August 5, for approx six weeks.
#hfxtraffic
01.08.2025 14:48 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dutch Village Road Complete Streets project area update: Following substantial progress at the Westerwald Street intersection, access through the intersection of Westerwald Street and Dutch Village Road will be restored on the evening of July 29. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
28.07.2025 18:34 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
π§ Cathedral Lane is now open. Traffic is now flowing one-way southbound from Spring Garden Rd to University Ave. Updated on Waze β ready for day-one navigation. #hfxtraffic
See more from @hfxgov.bsky.social
www.halifax.ca/home/news/ca...
08.07.2025 03:08 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Cleared.
06.07.2025 17:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βοΈ Traffic Advisory - Queens County:
HWY 103 is closed due to a MVC between Exits 18 & 19 near Liverpool/Brooklyn. Detour is via HWY 3 & HWY 8.
#nstraffic
06.07.2025 15:27 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Now open.
04.07.2025 02:51 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Update:
04.07.2025 01:19 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Via @NSPublicWorks on X:
Cumberland County: Update - Hwy 104 is closed in both directions between exits 5 and 4 due to an MVC. Detour is through Trk 2. Hwy is expected to be closed for several hours.
03.07.2025 22:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0
Cleared.
02.07.2025 21:14 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βοΈ Traffic Advisory - Kings County:
HWY 101 EB is closed due to a motor vehicle collision between Exit 14 & Exit 15
Westbound remains open at this time.
#nstraffic
02.07.2025 19:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Now open.
02.07.2025 02:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βοΈ Traffic Advisory - Annapolis County:
Due to a MVC, HWY 101 is closed between Exits 23 & 23A. Detour is via HWY 1.
#nstraffic
01.07.2025 17:46 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Now open - expect delays as crews still in the area. #hfxtraffic.
30.06.2025 17:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βοΈ Traffic Advisory - Halifax County:
Peggyβs Cove Rd is closed in the 11900 block due to a motor vehicle collision.
#hfxtraffic
30.06.2025 15:46 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Cleared.
28.06.2025 01:07 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βοΈTraffic Advisory - Colchester County:
HWY 236 near the 2000 block is closed due to a MVC in Beaver Brook. The road is expected to be closed for several hours.
Detour is via HWY 102 @ Exits 14 & 12.
#nstraffic
27.06.2025 21:14 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
A screenshot of the hfxALERT message.
hfxALERT (June 22 at 7:28 pm): Partial Re-entry and Evacuation Centre. Based on a recommendation from DNR, residents from Ostrea Lake Road from Civic #320 northwards up to Highway 7, Birchwood Lane, Lailia Lane and Sunset Lane can return to their homes starting at 8 p.m. 1/3
22.06.2025 22:37 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
**** Via NS SPCA
If you're being evacuated from the wildfire in the Ostrea Lake area and need help with your pet(s), please call/text us at 902-220-9070!
We are here to help! Please share this if you know someone impacted by the wildfire who needs help.
22.06.2025 20:19 β π 7 π 10 π¬ 0 π 0
From @RCMPNS on X
HWY 7 is now open to traffic.
#hfxtraffic
22.06.2025 20:26 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
The municipality will continue to provide updates on Bluesky at @hfxgov.bsky.social and @hfxgov on X.
22.06.2025 20:12 β π 10 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
π₯ π¨ An out-of-control wildfire is burning: Ostrea Lake area.
Homes threatened, evacuations are in place, and firefighting resources are being rapidly deployed.
The head of the fire is moving toward Hwy 7.
Please avoid the area.
#hfxfirefighters
22.06.2025 18:25 β π 5 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0
βοΈ Traffic Advisory - Halifax County:
HWY 7 (Marine Dr) is closed due to a forest fire in the community of Ostrea Lake, between Pond Rd & Striker Lane.
Ostrea Lake Rd is also closed in the area. Evacuations are underway. Follow emergency directions. Avoid area.
#hfxtraffic
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