Service Disruptions


This page lists temporary Halifax Transit service disruptions for conventional bus, Regional Express, and Ferry services, including temporary stop closures and detours.

These service disruptions have been broken down into the following categories:


Service Reductions Starting February 27, 2023

Beginning Monday, February 27, 2023, Halifax Transit temporarily suspended service on three bus routes, made schedule adjustments to three routes, and removed trips from 30 routes. For more information about these service reductions, please visit our Service Adjustments page.


Ferry Service Disruptions

There are no long-term disruptions to ferry service at this time.


Service Disruptions Related to the Cogswell District Project

Cogswell District - Road Closure - Cogswell St

Date: Effective Wednesday, October 18, 2023, until further notice

Routes Affected:
Inbound: 7A, 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, 196, 320, 330
Outbound: 1, 7B, 10, 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, 196, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B

Beginning Wednesday, October 18, 2023, until further notice, Routes 1, 7A, 7B, 10, 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, 196, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 320, and 330 will be on detour due to the closure of Cogswell St between Brunswick St and Barrington St for the Cogswell District project.

Bus routes will detour as follows:

Routes 1, 7B, and 10 Outbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
R-UPPER WATER ST
S-HOLLIS ST
R-DUKE ST
R-GOTTINGEN ST

Route 7A Inbound
FROM GOTTINGEN ST
L-DUKE ST
L-UPPER WATER ST
L-BARRINGTON ST

Routes 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, 196 Inbound
FROM GOTTINGEN ST
L-NORA BERNARD ST
R-BARRINGTON ST

Routes 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, 196 Outbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-NORTH ST
R-GOTTINGEN ST

Routes 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-DEVONSHIRE AVE
L-NOVALEA DR
S-GOTTINGEN ST
L-NORTH ST
S-MACDONALD BRIDGE

Route 320 Inbound
FROM MACDONALD BRIDGE
TAKE RAMP TO BARRINGTON ST
R-BARRINGTON ST
R-DUKE

Route 330 Inbound
L-NORTH ST
R-BARRINGTON ST
R-DUKE

In addition, the following impacts to bus stops in the area will occur:

  • Stop Cogswell St Before Gottingen St (6455) will be not be serviced by 9 routes.
    • Routes 1, 7B, and 10 will not service this stop. Passengers on Routes 1, 7B, and 10 are directed to Stop Gottingen St After Cogswell St (6773).
    • Routes  135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196 will not service this stop. Passengers on Routes  135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196 are directed to Scotia Square Terminal Bay 1.
    • Routes 5 and 50 will continue to service this stop.
  • Stop Gottingen St Before Cogswell St (6771) will not be serviced by 6 routes.
    • Routes 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196 will not service this stop. Passengers on Routes 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196 are directed to a temporary stop located on Gottingen St before Nora Bernard Stnear Civic 2164 Gottingen St.
    • Route 7A will continue to service this stop.
  • Stop Gottingen St After North St (6769) will not be serviced by 6 routes.
    • Routes  135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196 will not service this stop. Passengers on Routes  135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196 are directed to a temporary stop located approximately 70 metres after the current stop on Gottingen St (opposite Northwood - Halifax Campus).
    • Route 7B will continue to service this stop.

Cogswell District - Road Closure - Route 50 Detour

Date: Effective Wednesday, October 18, 2023, until further notice

Routes Affected: 50

Beginning Wednesday, October 18, 2023, until further notice, Route 50 will be on detour due to construction related to the Cogswell District project.

Buses will detour as follows:

Route 50 Inbound
FROM VALOUR WAY,
USE TURNING LOOP AND EXIT VIA VALOUR WAY TO NORTH STREET,
R-BARRINGTON STREET TO REGULAR ROUTING

Route 50 Outbound
FROM VALOUR WAY,
USE TURNING LOOP AND EXIT VIA VALOUR WAY TO NORTH STREET,
L-BARRINGTON STREET,
R-DUKE ST
R-BRUNSWICK ST
L-COGSWELL ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

A map of the Route 50's a.m. detour with arrows showing the bus's direction of travel

Route 50's a.m. peak detour

A map of the Route 50's p.m. detour with arrows showing the bus's direction of travel

Route 50's p.m. peak detour

Cogswell District - Detour Route 2 & 84

Location: Northbound ramp from Cogswell Street to Barrington Street in the Cogswell District.

Date: Effective Monday, March 28, 2022

Routes Affected: 2 Fairview and 84 Glendale

Halifax Transit will be detouring outbound only on Routes 2 and 84. Stop 6590 Duke St Before Albemarle St. will be closed to service for both routes.

For passengers on Route 2, passengers who normally use Stop 6590 are directed to Stop 6087 - Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 1 on the harbour side of the road (opposite Scotia Square), in order to travel in the direction of Lacewood Terminal.

Route 84 to Sackville Terminal will continue to depart from Scotia Square in its regular location but will travel via George St. and Upper Water St., instead of turning right onto Duke St. Passengers who normally use Stop 6590 are directed to  Stop 6108 - Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 3 , on the Scotia Square side of the road, to travel in the direction of Sackville Terminal

In addition, Route 84 will now serve stop 6733 George St Before Hollis St. for outbound passengers.

A map showing an aerial view of Cogswell District and various closed roads and ramps in the area, including the closed northbound ramp to Barrington St., and Cogswell St between Brunswick St and Barrington St.

The northbound ramp from Cogswell St to Barrington St will be closed effective March 28, 2022

An aerial map of the Cogswell District showing the detour routing for vehicular traffic, including Route 84 Glendale

Detour routing for Route 84 Glendale to Sackville Terminal

Cogswell District - Detour Route 320, 330, 370

Location: Cogswell Street from Brunswick Street to Barrington Street inbound ramp in the Cogswell District (see map #1)
 
Date: Effective Thursday, April 28, 2022 to December 31, 2023
 
Routes Affected: 320, 330, and 370
 
In support of the Cogswell District project, the south side of Cogswell Street between Brunswick Street and the Barrington Street inbound ramp will be closed for approximately 20 months.

During this time, Routes 320, 330, and 370 will  serve the stop Duke St before Albemarle St stop (9061). The stop on Albemarle St after Duke St will remain closed and out of service.

Aerial map showing the area around Scotia Square with road closures and detours for the 300 series bus Routes.

The stop on Albemarle St after Duke St is closed. Passengers are advised to use Stop 9061.

Cogswell District - Road Closure - Barrington St. & Valour Way

Date: Effective Monday, February 6, 2023, until further notice

Routes Affected:
Inbound: 1, 2, 5, 10, 29, 84, 93, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 182, 183, 185, 186, 370
Outbound: 2, 29, 84, 93, 182, 183, 185, 186

Bus routes will detour as follows:

Routes 1, 2, 5, 10, 29, 84, 93, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 182, 183, 185, 186, 370 Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON STREET,
CONTINUE TO THE DETOUR ROAD,
R-UPPER WATER STREET,
S-BARRINGTON

Route 84 Outbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-GEORGE ST
S-UPPER WATER ST
R-UPPER WATER ST (PASSING THE CASINO)
S-DETOUR ROAD
R-BARRINGTON ST

Route 2, 29, 93, 182, 183, 185, 186 Outbound
FROM BARRINGTON/DUKE NB
S-UPPER WATER ST,
L-DETOUR ROAD
R-BARRINGTON ST

Route 50 Inbound
FROM VALOUR WAY,
USE TURNING LOOP AND EXIT VIA VALOUR WAY TO NORTH STREET,
R-BARRINGTON STREET TO REGULAR ROUTING

Route 50 Outbound
FROM VALOUR WAY,
USE TURNING LOOP AND EXIT VIA VALOUR WAY TO NORTH STREET,
L-BARRINGTON STREET,
L-NEW DETOUR ROAD,
R-COGSWELL STREET TO REGULAR ROUTING

In addition, the following impacts to bus stops in the area will occur:

  • Stop Barrington St After Cornwallis St (6125) southbound will remain open.
  • Stop Barrington St Before Cornwallis St (6104) will remain open.
  • Stop Barrington St After Upper Water St (6089) northbound will remain closed. Passengers are directed to a temporary stop on the opposite side of Cornwallis St.
  • Stop Upper Water St Before Valour Way (8414) northbound on Upper Water Street before Valour Way will be closed.
  • Stop Upper Water St After Valour Way (8413) southbound after Valour Way will be closed. 
  • Stop Upper Water St Before Cogswell St (8606) will be closed.

*Please note that Route 50 will not service Stop Barrington St Before North St (2021).

*Please note that buses travelling through this area at evening rush hours are currently experiencing significant delays due to construction associated with the Cogswell  District project.

Arial view of Cornwallis (Nora Bernard), Barrington, Valour Way street closures, with bus stop changes marked

Detour and stop closures in effect on Barrington St at Cornwallis St (Nora Bernard)


Other Conventional Bus and Regional Express Service Disruptions

Temporary Stop Relocation - 7411

Date:  Effective Thursday, September 9, 2021, until approximately summer 2024

Routes Affected: 1

Starting Thursday, September 9, 2021, until approximately summer 2024, Stop Oxford St After North St (7411) will be relocated due to construction. Passengers on Route 1 are directed to a the stop's temporary location located on Oxford St near Civic 2663.

Stop Closure - 6096

Date:  Effective Monday, January 8, 2024, until further notice

Routes Affected: 7B

Starting Monday, January 8, 2024, until further notice, Stop Barrington St After South St (6096) will be closed due to a long-term construction project. Passengers on Route 7B are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Morris St (6113).

A map showing the locations of Stop 6096 and Stop 6113.

A map showing the locations of Stop 6096 and Stop 6113.

Stop Closure - 7006

Date: Effective Tuesday, January 3, 2023, until further notice

Routes Affected: 24

Beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2023, until further notice, Stop Joseph Howe Dr After Clinton Ave (7006) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Route 24 are directed to a temporary Stop located in front of civic address 2669 Joseph Howe Dr.

Stop Closures - Julius Blvd

Date: Effective Monday, November 27, 2023, until further notice

Routes Affected: 28

Beginning Monday, November 27, 2023, until further notice, 4 stops on Julius Blvd will be closed due to construction.

The 4 impacted stops are:

  • Stop Julius Blvd After Susie Lake Cr (2314) will be closed.
  • Stop Julius Blvd Before Susie Lake Cr (2318) will be closed.
  • Stop Julius Blvd Before Dugger McNeil Dr (2315) will be closed.
  • Stop Julius Blvd Before Dugger McNeil Dr (2317) will be closed.

Stop Closure - 6291

Date: Effective Monday, March 11, 2024, until further notice

Routes Affected: 9A, 9B, 123, 127

Beginning Monday, March 11, 2024, until further notice, Stop Bell Rd After Robie St (6291) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 9A, 9B, 123, and 127 are directed to Stop Summer St After Bell Rd (8363).

A map indicating closed Stop 6291 & Stop 8363.

A map indicating closed Stop 6291 & Stop 8363.

Stop Closure - 8310

Date: Effective Monday, March 18, 2024, at 8 a.m. until further notice

Routes Affected: 4, 10

Beginning Monday, March 18, 2024, at 8 a.m. until further notice, Stop South Park St Before Inglis St (8310) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4 and 10 are directed to Stop Inglis St Before Tower Rd (6970).

A map showing closed Stop 8310 & alternate Stop 6970.

A map showing closed Stop 8310 & alternate Stop 6970.

Stop Closure - 8806

Date: Effective Thursday, March 14, 2024, and Friday, March 15, 2024, daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Routes Affected: 22

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, and Friday, March 15, 2024, Stop Walter Havill Dr Before Civic 201 (8806) will be closed daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Route 22 are directed to Stop Walter Havill Dr After Civic 129 (8805).

Stop Closure - 8089

Date: Effective Monday, March 18, 2024, at 8 a.m. until Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Routes Affected: 25, 415

Beginning Monday, March 18, 2024, at 8 a.m. until Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 6 p.m., Stop Purcells Cove Rd After Herring Cove Rd (8089) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 25 and 415 are directed to a temporary stop located approximately 30 metres away from the current stop in the direction of Herring Cove Rd.

Stop Closure - 8035

Date: Effective Monday, March 18, 2024, at 8 a.m. until Friday, March 22, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Routes Affected: 5, 6A, 6B, 6C

Beginning Monday, March 18, 2024, at 8 a.m. until Friday, March 22, 2024, at 6 p.m., Stop Portland St After Canal St (8035) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 5, 6A, 6B, and 6C are directed to a temporary stop located on Portland St after Maitland St.