Last updated: March 5, 2026
Project overview
The Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor – Phase 2 is part of the municipality’s Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP) and Rapid Transit Strategy. It delivers near‑term reliability improvements for Halifax Transit service today while preparing this corridor for potential future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor project map
This phase of the project focuses on Bayers Road, between Connaught Avenue and Young Street, connecting the dedicated transit lanes from the first phase on Bayers Road, between Romans and Connaught avenues, to the intersection of Young and Windsor streets.
The municipality and Halifax Water are coordinating their work so planned utility upgrades can be completed as part of this project. By doing the work at the same time, future disruptions in the area can be prevented and costs on construction elements that benefit both organizations can be shared, making this work more cost effective.
Proposed BRT network including the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor
The Bayers Road corridor is a vital east-west link to and from the Halifax peninsula and is expected to be a critical route for the proposed Bus Rapid Transit plan.
- In the short term, the project will introduce dedicated transit lanes to improve reliability for existing Halifax Transit routes.
- Longer term, the corridor is being designed to support proposed Bus Rapid Transit service.
By acting now and planning ahead, this project ensures the municipality is building the infrastructure today that will support sustainable, high-capacity transit solutions for decades to come.
Project status and timeline
The municipality is currently in the process of gathering project estimates and selecting the project contractor for the construction of this project, with an anticipated tender award in April 2026.
Construction work is expected to begin in May/June 2026, continuing for approximately two years.
Timelines are estimates and may be adjusted as the project progresses.
Project updates and communications
Traffic impacts and other related Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will be shared with media, posted on halifax.ca/news and on the municipal Bluesky account: @hfxgov.bsky.social
Halifax Transit routes impacted by this project will be adjusted before these changes are put in place. When updates are available, they’ll be posted on: halifax.ca/htdisruptions
The contractor working on behalf of the municipality is responsible for providing written notification of upcoming construction impacts to residents and businesses directly adjacent to the project area.
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Date: Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What to expect during construction
A construction management plan will be in place throughout this multi-phase project to reduce impacts on residents, businesses, and people driving, walking, cycling or rolling.
Access to nearby businesses and properties will be maintained during this project. The contractor will provide advance notice if access will be interrupted.
There will be some overnight work for this project, primarily as work progresses through each intersection, to reduce impact on traffic.
Traffic impacts
This project will require lane closures with detour signs in place to direct drivers and sidewalk users around the closures.
Outbound traffic will be maintained through this section of Bayers Road. Inbound traffic will follow a marked detour. There will be short-term closures of intersections as work progresses. These closures will be communicated in advance with marked detours in place.
Sidewalk impacts
Sections of sidewalks will be closed as work progresses, with access to local properties and businesses maintained.
These timelines and impacts are estimates and may be adjusted as the project progresses. Refer to the Project updates and communications section of this page to stay up-to-date on project impacts.
Project background
Phase 1 of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor project focused on Bayers Road between Romans Avenue and Connaught Avenue. This phase of the project was completed in 2021, delivering early transit priority improvements to address congestion related delays and improve the reliability of existing Halifax Transit service on this key corridor.
The work included the construction of dedicated bus lanes, intersection upgrades and the addition of a new multi‑use pathway on the south side of Bayers Road between Romans Avenue and George Dauphinee Avenue. Transit priority measures such as a bus bypass lane at the Halifax Shopping Centre/East Perimeter Road intersection allow outbound buses to avoid congestion and move more efficiently through the area. Several intersection configurations were modified to improve safety and traffic flow for all road users.
Phase 1 was delivered as part of the municipality’s Integrated Mobility Plan and Moving Forward Together Plan, providing immediate benefits for transit riders while supporting long-term plans for higher order transit along the Bayers Road corridor. Minor reinstatement and signal work continued following construction completion to finalize that phase of the project.
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Common questions
- Why is this project being done?
The Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor – Phase 2 is part of the municipality’s Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP) and Rapid Transit Strategy. It will improve near‑term reliability for Halifax Transit service while preparing the corridor for potential future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
This phase connects the dedicated transit lanes built in Phase 1 to the intersection of Young and Windsor streets.
The municipality and Halifax Water are coordinating their work so planned utility upgrades can be completed at the same time, reducing future disruption and sharing costs where possible.
The corridor is a key east‑west link to and from the Halifax peninsula and supports long‑term plans for high‑capacity transit.
- When will construction begin and how long will it take?
The municipality is currently gathering project estimates and selecting the project contractor, with an anticipated tender award in April 2026.
Construction is expected to begin in May/June 2026 and continue for approximately two years.
Timelines are estimates and may be adjusted as the project progresses.
- How will this project impact traffic, transit, people walking, rolling or cycling?
Access to nearby businesses and properties will be maintained during this project. The contractor will provide advance notice if access will be interrupted.
This project will require lane closures with detour signs in place to direct drivers and sidewalk users around the closures.
Outbound traffic will be maintained through this section of Bayers Road. Inbound traffic will follow a marked detour. There will be short-term closures of intersections as work progresses. These closures will be communicated in advance with marked detours in place.
Sections of sidewalks will be closed as work progresses, with access to local properties and businesses maintained.
- Will access to businesses and properties remain open?
Yes. Access to nearby businesses and properties will be maintained throughout the project.
If a temporary interruption is required, the contractor will provide advance notice.
- How will the municipality communicate construction updates?
Traffic impacts and other related Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will be shared with media, posted on halifax.ca/news and on the municipal Bluesky account: @hfxgov.bsky.social
Halifax Transit routes impacts will be posted on: halifax.ca/htdisruptions
The contractor working on behalf of the municipality is responsible for providing written notification of upcoming construction impacts to residents and businesses directly adjacent to the project area.
- Who is completing this work?
The project contractor has not yet been selected. Tender award is anticipated for April 2026.
- How will this project benefit the community once complete?
The project will introduce dedicated transit lanes to improve the reliability of existing Halifax Transit routes in the short term.
Longer term, the corridor will be designed to support proposed Bus Rapid Transit service, helping build infrastructure that supports sustainable, high-capacity transit for decades to come.
Phase 1 of the project delivered a new multiuse pathway on the south side of Bayers Road between Romans Avenue and George Dauphinee Avenue, along with other safety-focused intersection and sidewalk improvements. Phase 2 will continue building on these improvements to support safer, more comfortable walking and rolling connections along the corridor.
Questions?
Email contactus@311.halifax.ca or call 311.