Halifax Traffic

• Traffic woes: Halifax plans to re-evaluate roadways and flow amidst population spike

  A major collision in Lower Sackville this week that led to major congestion highlights the municipality's weak spots when it comes to traffic and roadways.

  Traffic

  May 17
  
• Long-awaited highway project to ease Burnside traffic set to be completed in 2024

  A long-awaited highway project to ease traffic through Burnside is set to be completed in 2024. The Burnside Connector was approved in 2018.

  Traffic

  Jan 26
  
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• Person airlifted to hospital after serious car crash in Goodwood, N.S.

  One person was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash in Goodwood, N.S. Friday morning.

  Traffic

  Apr 14, 2023
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• Fire extinguished after car ‘engulfed in flames’ in Halifax area: police

  In a 12:25 p.m. release, police said a three-vehicle collision occurred on Dartmouth Road shortly before noon. One of the vehicles caught on fire.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2022
• ‘A dog’s breakfast’: Halifax business owner frustrated as Spring Garden closes to cars

  As of Monday, Spring Garden Road in Halifax from Queen Street to South Park Street is open only to buses, cyclists and pedestrians from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2022
• Stop signs, crosswalks coming to stretch of Halifax street plagued by collisions

  According to the municipality, staff have 'started the process' to implement measures on the section of Robie Street north of Stairs Street to address safety issues.

  Traffic

  May 17, 2022
• Could be years before traffic volumes return to pre-pandemic levels, says Halifax Harbour Bridges

  Halifax Harbour Bridges says traffic on the two bridges between Halifax and Dartmouth was down more than 20 per cent in the fiscal year of 2021, when compared with pre-COVID-19.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2022
• Halifax Transit driver injured as bus goes off the road

  Officials with the municipality said Halifax Transit will launch an internal investigation as a result of the crash. 

  Traffic

  Jan 13, 2021
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• Death of man in north-end Halifax not suspicious: police

  Police were called to Lady Hammond Road and Robie Street at around 7:15 a.m.

  Crime

  Nov 30, 2020
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• Halifax issues tenders for ‘tactical’ bump-outs and bike lanes

  The 'tactical' projects include the installation of curbs, bollards, posts and accompanying paint at three intersections throughout the municipality as well as a bike lane.

  Traffic

  Sep 3, 2020