Traffic

Overnight parking ban to be enforced for third consecutive night

For a third night in a row, Haligonians will need to find alternatives to parking on the street. The municipality says the overnight winter parking ban will be enforced again on Tuesday night, following...

January 27, 2026 2:10 pm AST AST

HRM needs to shift from cars to transit to curb congestion problem, expert says

If all companies across Halifax Regional Municipality were to implement return to office measures, auto trips in the city could increase as much as 43 per cent. That's according to transportation expert...

January 26, 2026 12:41 pm AST AST

Halifax traffic congestion among the worst in Canada, new data suggests

A new report looking at traffic congestion is suggesting tough times for drivers on Halifax roads. The annual traffic index from geolocation company TomTom looks at congestion levels and time lost in...

January 21, 2026 2:08 pm AST AST

New digital traffic signs giving drivers real-time travel information

New digital signs are giving Nova Scotians who travel across the Halifax Harbour bridges each day a better idea of how long their trips may take. According to the Nova Scotia Government, there are now...

January 20, 2026 1:49 pm AST AST

Years-long ramp closure starting Thursday as part of exchange project

Drivers will face a new reality for the foreseeable future as a ramp closure is set to begin Jan. 8 as part of the Windsor Street Exchange project. The municipality says the ramp connecting Massachusetts...

January 8, 2026 5:37 pm AST AST

Macdonald Bridge shuts down to traffic this weekend

The Macdonald Bridge will be closed this weekend for the final phase of its bearing replacement project. Halifax Harbour Bridges says the span will be closed to all vehicle traffic starting 8 p.m. on...

January 8, 2026 10:50 am AST AST

Province explores ways to reduce traffic on Halifax peninsula

The Nova Scotia Government and HRM are both looking for ways to reduce traffic congestion in the Halifax peninsula. Both levels of government will be looking at ways to not only manage traffic congestion...

December 11, 2025 1:46 pm AST AST

Wrong-way crash on Hwy. 111 in Dartmouth sends two to hospital

Halifax Regional Police say a collision on Highway 111 in Dartmouth sent a number of people to hospital. Police received reports shortly after 6 a.m. on Monday of a vehicle travelling northbound on...

November 17, 2025 4:44 pm AST AST

Hwy. 102 upgrades will bring construction to Bedford

A short-term project will see construction workers in Bedford on Highway 102, but the province is hoping to minimize traffic impacts. Work is starting on Nov. 13 to add a lane and better sight at Exit...

November 12, 2025 1:52 pm AST AST

Province opens bidding for major Highway 102 projects

Being called possibly one of Nova Scotia's most significant transportation projects, the Highway 102 multi-million dollar improvements are making some progress. The province said in a press release...

October 31, 2025 1:52 pm AST AST