News Release Archive

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--TRAFFIC ADVISORIES
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ANTIGONISH COUNTY: HIGHWAY 104

Work will take place on Highway 104, exit 31A to the intersection
at James Street until Sunday, Aug. 31, between the hours of 6
a.m. to 8 p.m. Work consists of asphalt concrete paving and
shouldering. Traffic will be reduced to one lane, controlled by
pilot vehicles.

Local area office at 902-863-0364
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COLCHESTER COUNTY: HIGGENS BRIDGE

Work will take place on Higgens Bridge on Crowes Mills Road in
Onslow until Friday, Aug. 29. The work done consists of removal
and reinstallation of the Higgens Bridge. The road will be closed
to all traffic.

Local area office at 902-893-5780
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HALIFAX COUNTY: HIGHWAY 103

Work will take place between the end of the jersey barrier at
exit 2 (Beechville) and exit 5 (Hammonds Plains Road) until
Sunday, Aug. 31, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The
work consists of asphalt concrete repaving and shoulder
gravelling. Work will involve most Saturdays. Two lanes will be
maintained between the hours of 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 - 6:00
p.m.

Local area office: 902-835-2702
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HALIFAX COUNTY: HIGHWAY 102

Work continues on Highway 102 at the Dutch Village Road Exit
(Exit 0) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The work consists
of removal of asphalt from bridge deck, concrete repair of deck,
curbs, parapets, medians, etc; installation of new joints,
waterproofing and repaving of deck. One lane will be closed with
jersey barriers and barrels.

Local area office: 902-865-1049
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HANTS COUNTY: MANTUA RIVER BRIDGE

The Mantua River Bridge on the Avondale Road in Mantua, Hants
County is being painted. Work is expected to last until Friday,
Sept. 5, between the hours of 7:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. The bridge
will be closed for the duration of the project.

Local area office at 902-798-2369
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HANTS COUNTY: HIGHWAY 101

Work is being done on Highway 101 in Hants County, 8 kilometres
west of Exit 3 at Mount Uniacke from Monday, Aug. 11, to Tuesday,
Sept. 30, between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The work consists
of repairs to expansion joints on the structure over the
railroad.

Local area office at 902-865-1049
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HANTS COUNTY: GARDEN ROAD BRIDGE

Work is being done on the Garden Road Bridge, Belnan, Hants
County until Wednesday, Aug. 13 between the hours of 7 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. The work consists of superstructure painting. The
bridge will be closed for the duration of the project.

Local area office: 902-798-2369
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INVERNESS COUNTY: HIGHWAY 105

Work is being done on Highway 105 from the Port Hastings rotary
easterly for 7.8 km. from Monday, Aug. 11, to Tuesday, Sept. 30
between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The work consists of
repaving and shouldering. Traffic will be reduced to one lane
controlled by a pilot vehicle and flashing lights.

Local area office: 902-625-4200
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INVERNESS COUNTY: HIGHWAY 105

Work begins on Highway 105, Inverness County, from North Side
River Denys Road, easterly for 11 kilometres on Monday, Aug. 11,
until Friday, Oct. 31, between the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The
work consists of ditching and repaving. One lane will be closed,
controlled by a traffic control person and flashing light.

Local area office: 902-625-4200
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QUEENS COUNTY: MINARD BROOK BRIDGE

Work begins Monday, Aug. 11 in Queens County at the Minard Brook
Bridge on Grafton Road. It's expected to last until Tuesday, Aug.
12. The bridge repairs will be done between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Local area office: 902-682-2313
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Contact: Chris Welner
         Transportation and Public Works
         902-424-8687

ngr                August 7, 1997 - 3:15 pm