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.
There are no long-term disruptions to ferry service at this time.
Cogswell District Project (Scotia Square) - Beginning June 17, 2024
Please note: As of August 26, 2024, the Cogswell-related detours for 30 bus routes that came into effect June 17, 2024, have been reflected in updated route maps and schedules. These updated route maps and schedules may be found on our Routes and Schedules page.
These routes include 1, 2, 5, 7A/B, 8, 9A/B, 10, 29, 50, 58/158, 59, 159, 61, 161, 65/165, 68/168A/168B, 82/182, 83/183, 84, 85/185, 86/186, 93, 123, 127, 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, 196, 320, 330, and 370.
Cogswell District - Temporary Relocation of Scotia Square Terminal
Date: Effective Monday, June 17, 2024, until further notice
Routes Affected: 1, 2*, 5, 7A, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 10, 29*, 84, 93, 123, 127, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 182, 183, 185, 186, 194, 196
Beginning Monday, June 17, 2024, until further notice, Scotia Square Terminal will be closing to accommodate the construction and street closures for the next phase of the Cogswell District Project.
This closure requires the temporary relocation of the four bays located at Scotia Square Terminal.
The impacted bays will be relocated as follows:
- Stop Barrington St After Duke St Bay 1 (6087) will be relocated to Granville St. Routes that will service this stop include: 1, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 10, 93, 123, 127, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 182, 183, 185, 186, 194, and 196.
- Stop Barrington St Before Duke St Bay 2 (6107) will be relocated further down Barrington St, in the direction of George St. Routes that will service this stop include: 1, 2, 7A, 8, 9A, 9B, 10, 29, 93, 123, and 127.
- Stop Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 3 (6108) will be relocated to Albemarle St. Routes that will service this stop include: 5 and 84.
- Stop Barrington St After Cogswell St Bay 4 (6105) will be relocated further down Barrington St, in the direction of Prince St. Routes that will service this stop include: 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 182, 183, 185, 186, 194, and 196.
*As of Monday, June 17, 2024, Routes 2 Outbound and 29 Outbound will only service Water St Terminal and a temporary stop located on Duke St before Argyle St.
**Please note: Regional Express Routes (320, 330, 370) will continue to service Stop Duke St Before Albemarle St (9061) after Monday, June 17, 2024.
The following map shows the new locations of Scotia Square Terminal Bays 1, 2, 3, and 4 effective Monday, June 17, 2024.
A map showing the relocated Scotia Square bus bays, effective June 17, 2024.
Cogswell District - Road Closure - Barrington St After Upper Water St
Date: Effective Monday, June 17, 2024, until further notice
Routes Affected: 1, 2, 5, 7A, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 10, 29, 84, 93, 123, 127, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 182, 183, 185, 186, 194, 196, 320, 330, 370
3 stops on Cogswell St and Gottingen St will be impacted by construction. These stops will be impacted as follows:
- 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 relocated Stop Barrington St After Duke St Bay 1 (6087), located on Granville St.
- Routes 5 and 50 will continue to service this stop.
- Stop Gottingen St Before Cogswell St (6771) will now be serviced by Routes 7A, 35, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196.
- The temporary stop located on Gottingen St before Nora Bernard St, and which was previously serviced by Routes 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196, will be discontinued.
- Stop Gottingen St After North St (6769) will now be serviced by Routes 7B, 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196.
- The temporary stop located opposite Northwood - Halifax Campus, and which was previously serviced by Routes 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196, will be discontinued.
A map showing street closures and openings effective June 17, 2024, in the Cogswell District.
A map of the Scotia Square area with various street closures, street openings, and bus stop impacts
Cogswell District - Stop Closures - Barrington St Before And Valour Way
Date: Effective Monday, June 17, 2024, until further notice
6 stops on Barrington St between Valour Way/Nora Bernard St and Upper Water St will continue to be impacted by construction. These stops will be impacted as follows:
- 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.
Map showing the open and closed bus stops on Barrington St between Nora Bernard St and Upper Water S
Stop Closure - 8219
Date: Effective Wednesday, July 31, 2024, until further notice, daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays (Mondays through Fridays)
Route Affected: 4, 7A, 8, 90
Beginning Wednesday, July 31, 2024, until further notice, Stop Robie St Opposite Binney St (8219) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays (Mondays through Fridays), due to construction.
- Passengers on Routes 4 and 8 are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Robie St (8332).
- Passengers on Routes 7A and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After Spring Garden Rd (8185).
Stop Closure - 8179
Date: Effective Monday, August 26, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 4, 7A, 8, 90
Beginning Monday, August 26, 2024, until further notice, Stop Robie St After Veterans Memorial Ln (8179) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7A, 8, and 90 are directed to a temporary stop located approximately 50 metres before the current stop.
Stop Closure - 8223
Date: Effective Tuesday, April 30, 2024, until further notice
Routes Affected: 4, 7A, 8, 90
Beginning Tuesday, April 30, 2024, until further notice, Stop Robie St Before Quinpool Rd will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7A, 8, and 90 are directed to a temporary stop located approximately 50 metres before the current stop.
A map showing the locations of Stop 8223 and its associated temporary stop.
Temporary Stop Relocation - 7411
Date: Effective Thursday, September 9, 2021, until further notice
Routes Affected: 1
Starting Thursday, September 9, 2021, until further notice, 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 - 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 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.
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 - 8310
Date: Effective Wednesday, April 10, 2024, until further notice
Routes Affected: 4, 10
Beginning Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 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 and the available alternate stop.
Stop Closure - 7454
Date: Effective Monday, May 13, 2024, until further notice
Routes Affected: 53, 72
Beginning Monday, May 13, 2024, until further notice, Stop Pincrest Dr At Civic 122 (7454) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 53 and 72 are directed to Stop Highfield Terminal Bay 2 (8141).
Stop Closure - 6908
Date: Effective Monday, May 13, 2024, until approximately May 2025
Routes Affected: 9A, 9B
Beginning Monday, May 13, 2024, until approximately May 2025, Stop Herring Cove Rd Opposite Bronson Ave (6908) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 9A and 9B are directed to Stop Herring Cove Rd After Woodcrest Ave (6911).
Detour Notice - Hornes Rd
Date: Effective Tuesday, July 2, 2024, until Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Routes Affected: 6C
Beginning Tuesday, July 2, 2024, until Thursday, October 31, 2024, Route 6C will be on detour due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Routes 6C Inbound
FROM CALDWELL RD
L-BRIARWOOD DR
R-COW BAY RD
Routes 6C Outbound
FROM COW BAY RD
S-COW BAY RD
R-CALDWELL RD
8 stops in the area will also be impacted:
- Stop Hornes Rd At Civic 12 (2221) will be closed. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to the Stop Caldwell Rd Before Deyoung Dr (2220).
- Stop Hornes Rd At Civic 74 (2223) will be closed. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to a temporary stop located at 94 Cow Bay Rd.
- Stop Hornes Rd At Civic 42 (2222) will be closed. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to a temporary stop located at 94 Cow Bay Rd.
- Stop Hornes Rd After Cow Bay Rd (7147) will be closed. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to the Stop Cow Bay Rd Before Briarwood Dr (6511).
- Stop Caldwell Rd After Hornes Rd (8663) will be closed. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to the Stop Caldwell Rd After Briarwood Dr (8664).
- Stop Hornes Rd After Scott Dr (8662) will be closed. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to the Stop Caldwell Rd After Briarwood Dr (8664).
- Stop Hornes Rd At Civic 41 (8661) will be closed. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to the Stop Cow Bay Rd Before Briarwood Dr (6511).
- Stop Hornes Rd At Civic 65 (8660) will be closed. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to the Stop Cow Bay Rd Before Briarwood Dr (6511).
Update (Wednesday, August 7, 2024): Route 6C will also service two temporary stops located on Briarwood Dr. Passengers on Route 6C Inbound are directed to the temporary stop located near Civic 94 Briarwood Dr. Passengers on Route 6C Outbound are directed to the temporary stop located near Civic 93 Briarwood Dr.
Stop Closure - 6792
Date: Effective Tuesday, July 9, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 63
Beginning Tuesday, July 9, 2024, until further notice, Stop Gregory Dr After Flying Cloud Dr (6792) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Route 63 are directed to Stop Flying Cloud Dr At Civic 268 (2243).
Stop Closure - 8196
Date: Effective Wednesday, July 17, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 4, 7B, 8, 90
Beginning Wednesday, July 17, 2024, until further notice, Stop Robie St Before Cedar St (8196) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7B, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After Pepperall St (8183).
Stop Closure - 6799
Date: Effective Thursday, July 25, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 9A
Beginning Thursday, July 25, 2024, until further notice, Stop Greystone Dr At Cranberry Ct (6799) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Route 9A are directed to Stop Greystone Dr Opposite Cranberry Ct (6795).
Stop Closure - 6798
Date: Effective Thursday, July 25, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 9A
Beginning Thursday, July 25, 2024, until further notice, Stop Greystone Dr After Cobalt Walk (6798) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Route 9A are directed to Stop Greystone Dr Opposite Cranberry Ct (6795).
Stop Closure - 8929
Date: Effective Wednesday, July 31, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 401
Beginning Wednesday, July 31, 2024, until further notice, Stop Brooks Dr At East Preston Rec Centre (8929) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Route 401 are directed to a temporary stop located at Civic 96 Brooks Dr.
Detour Notice - Lower Water St
Date: Effective Monday, August 12, 2024, until further notice, daily on weekdays (Monday through Fridays) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Routes Affected: 29, 90
Beginning Monday, August 12, 2024, until further notice, Routes 29 and 90 will be on detour daily on weekdays (Monday through Fridays) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 29 Outbound
CONTINUE ON BARRINGTON ST
R-GEORGE ST
L-WATER ST TERMINAL
*No service to Lower Water St
Route 90 Inbound
L-BARRINGTON ST
R-GEORGE ST
L-WATER ST TERMINAL
*No service to Lower Water St
5 stops in the area will also be impacted:
- Stop Hollis St After Barrington St (6938) will be closed. Passengers on Route 29 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Green St (6093).
- Stop Lower Water St Before Morris St (8866) will be closed. Passengers on Route 29 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Morris St (6113).
- Stop Lower Water St Before Bishop St (8819) will be closed. Passengers on Route2 29 and 90 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd (6123).
- Stop Lower Water St Before Salter St (9006) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 29 and 90 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd (6123).
- Stop Lower Water St Before Sackville St (8821) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 29 and 90 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Prince St (6085).
Stop Closure - 6482
Date: Effective Tuesday, August 13, 2024, until further notice, daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays (Mondays through Fridays)
Route Affected: 59, 63, 68, 159, 168A, 168B, 401
Beginning Tuesday, August 13, 2024, until further notice, Stop Cole Harbour Rd Before Cumberland Dr (6482) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays (Mondays through Fridays), due to construction.
- Passengers on Routes 59, 159, and 401 are directed to Stop Cole Harbour Rd After Cumberland Dr (6477).
- Passengers on Routes 63, 68, 168A, and 168B are directed to Stop Forest Hills Pky After Cole Harbour Rd (6664).
Stop Closure - 6476
Date: Effective Tuesday, August 13, 2024, until further notice, daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays (Mondays through Fridays)
Route Affected: 59, 63, 68, 159, 168A, 168B, 401
Beginning Tuesday, August 13, 2024, until further notice, Stop Cole Harbour Rd Before Hugh Allen Dr (6476) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays (Mondays through Fridays), due to construction.
- Passengers on Routes 59, 159, and 401 are directed to Stop Cole Harbour Rd After Cumberland Dr (6477).
- Passengers on Routes 63, 68, 168A, and 168B are directed to Stop Forest Hills Pky After Cole Harbour Rd (6664).
Stop Closure - 6474
Date: Effective Tuesday, August 13, 2024, until further notice, daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays (Mondays through Fridays)
Route Affected: 59, 61, 63, 68, 159, 161, 168A, 168B, 401
Beginning Tuesday, August 13, 2024, until further notice, Stop Cole Harbour Rd After Caldwell Rd (6474) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays (Mondays through Fridays), due to construction.
- Passengers on Routes 59, 159, and 401 are directed to Stop Cole Harbour Rd After Cumberland Dr (6477).
- Passengers on Routes 63, 68, 168A, and 168B are directed to Stop Forest Hills Pky After Cole Harbour Rd (6664).
- Passengers on Routes 61 and 161 are directed to Stop Otago Dr Before Poplar Dr (7398).
Stop Closure - 8674
Date: Effective Monday, August 19, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 6C
Beginning Monday, August 19, 2024, until further notice, Stop Cow Bay Rd Before Caldwell Rd (8674) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to Stop Cow Bay Rd After Heritage Hills Dr (8667).
Stop Closure - 8201
Date: Effective Wednesday, August 21, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 7A, 8
Beginning Wednesday, August 21, 2024, until further notice, Stop Robie St Before Almon St (8201) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 7A and 8 are directed to Stop Robie St Before May St (8210).
Stop Closure - 7451
Date: Effective Thursday, August 22, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 3, 39, 87
Beginning Thursday, August 22, 2024, until further notice, Stop Pinecrest Dr After Brule St (7451) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 3, 39, and 87 are directed to Highfield Terminal.
Stop Closure - 6000
Date: Effective Saturday, August 24, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 64
Beginning Saturday, August 24, 2024, until further notice, Stop Akerley Blvd After Burnside Dr (6000) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Route 64 are directed to a temporary stop located approximately 30 metres after the current stop.
Detour Notice - Pinecrest Dr
Date: Effective Monday, September 9, 2024, until further notice, each weekday (Monday through Friday) from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Routes Affected: 53, 72
Beginning Monday, September 9, 2024, until further notice, Routes 53 and 72 will be on detour each weekday (Monday through Friday) from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 53 Inbound
FROM HIGHFIELD TERMINAL
R-PINECREST DR
S-ROBERT BURNS DR
L-PRIMROSE ST
L-PINECREST DR
R-CRYSTAL DR
Route 53 Outbound
FROM CRYSTAL DR
L-PINECREST DR
R-PRIMROSE ST
R-ROBERT BURNS DR
L-HIGHFIELD TERMINAL
Route 72 Inbound
FROM PINECREST DR
L-PRIMROSE ST
R-ROBERT BURNS DR
L-HIGHFIELD TERMINAL
Route 72 Outbound
FROM HIGHFIELD TERMINAL
R-PINECREST DR
S-ROBERT BURNS DR
L-PRIMROSE ST
R-PINECREST DR
5 stops in the area will also be impacted:
- Stop Pinecrest Dr At Civic 123 (7455) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 53 and 72 are directed to Highfield Terminal.
- Stop Pinecrest Dr At Civic 103 (7452) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 53 and 72 are directed to Highfield Terminal.
- Stop Pinecrest Dr At Crystal Dr (7458) will be closed.
- Passengers on Route 53 are directed to Stop Crystal Dr Before Franklyn Ct (6539).
- Passengers on Route 72 are directed to Stop Pinecrest Dr At Civic 63 (7456).
- Stop Pinecrest Dr Before Crystal Dr (7457) will not be serviced by Route 72.
- Passengers on Route 72 are directed to Stop Pinecrest Dr Before Primrose St (7459).
- Route 53 will continue to service this stop.
- Stop Pinecrest Dr Before Civic 108 (7453) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 53 and 72 are directed to Highfield Terminal.
Stop Closure - 6949
Date: Effective Wednesday, September 11, 2024, until Friday, October 11, 2024
Route Affected: 3, 72
Beginning Wednesday, September 11, 2024, until Friday, October 11, 2024, Stop Illsley Ave Opposite Halifax Transit (6949) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 3 and 72 are directed to Stop Illsley Ave At Civic 121 (6958).
Stop Closure - 6959
Date: Effective Wednesday, September 11, 2024, until Friday, October 11, 2024
Route Affected: 3, 72
Beginning Wednesday, September 11, 2024, until Friday, October 11, 2024, Stop Ilsley Ave Before MacDonald Ave (6959) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 3 and 72 are directed to Stop Illsley Ave At Civic 121 (6958).
Stop Closure - 6170
Date: Effective Thursday, September 12, 2024, until further notice, daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays (Monday through Friday)
Route Affected: 21, 123
Beginning Thursday, September 12, 2024, until further notice, Stop St Margarets Bay Rd At Civic 1922 (6170) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays (Monday through Friday) due to construction. Passengers on Routes 21 and 123 are directed to Stop St Margarets Bay Rd At Civic 1980 (6172).
Stop Closure - 6294
Date: Effective Monday, September 16, 2024, until Monday, October 7, 2024
Route Affected: 58, 158
Beginning Monday, September 16, 2024, until Monday, October 7, 2024, Stop Belle Vista Dr After Spring Ave (6294) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 58 and 158 are directed to a temporary stop located at Civic 61 Belle Vista Dr.
Stop Closure - 6394
Date: Effective Monday, September 16, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 21, 28
Beginning Monday, September 16, 2024, until further notice, Stop Chain Lake Dr At Civic 209 (6394) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 21 and 28 are directed to Stop Chain Lake Dr After Civic 209 (6389).
Stop Closure - 6175
Date: Effective Monday, September 16, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 21, 123
Beginning Monday, September 16, 2024, until further notice, Stop St Margarets Bay Rd After Clearwater Dr (6175) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 21 and 123 are directed to a temporary stop located on St Margarets Bay Rd before Clearwater Dr.
Stop Closure - 7180
Date: Effective Monday, September 16, 2024, until further notice
Route Affected: 123
Beginning Monday, September 16, 2024, until further notice, Stop Maplewood Dr Before St Margarets Bay Rd (7180) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Route 123 are directed to Stop St Margarets Bay Rd After Maplewood Dr (6174).
Stop Closure - 6102
Date: Effective Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Route Affected: 1, 7A, 8, 9A, 9B, 10
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, Stop Barrington St Before Blowers St (6102) will be closed from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Routes 1, 7A, 8, 9A, 9B, and 10 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd (6122).
Please note: this work is weather-dependent. In the event of poor weather, this work will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.