Power restored after crash closes stretch of Bedford Highway

A large power outage impacting part of the Halifax-area on Thurs., May 8, 2025. (NS POWER)

Posted May 8, 2025 06:40:42 AM.

Last Updated May 8, 2025 10:25:38 AM.

Thursday morning was a more challenging commute for people who use the Bedford Highway.

Halifax Regional Police says that as of 8:30 a.m., the roadway between Kearney Lake Road and Flamingo Drive remains closed in both directions after an early-morning crash that took out a power pole and brought down wires.

That led to a large power outage in the surrounding area, impacting more than 6,000 Nova Scotia Power customers. Power was restored to the area around 8 a.m.

According to police, it was expected the Bedford Highway would remain closed in the area for most of the morning.

People are asked to avoid the area.

*The portion of the Bedford Highway that closed on May 8. (Google Maps)*

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