This page lists temporary Halifax Transit service disruptions for conventional bus, Regional Express, and Ferry services, including temporary stop closures and detours.
Detours
Lower Water St
Routes: 29, 90
Bell Rd
Routes: 9A/B, 123, 127, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, 196
Alderney Dr
Routes: 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B
Dutch Village Rd
Route: 28
Spring Garden Rd
Routes: 1, 8, 9A/B, 10A/B/C
Macdonald Bridge
Routes: 1, 3, 5, 10A/B/C, 320, 370
Stop Closures
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.
QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project
Beginning Monday, Aug. 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.
Beginning Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, until further notice, Stop Robie St Before Quinpool Rd (8223) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7A, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After Quinpool Rd (8184).
A map showing the opened and closed bus stops near the QEII expansion construction site.
Beginning Monday, Mar. 31, at 6:30 a.m., until Friday, May 2, 2025, Routes 9A/B, 123, 127, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, and 196 will be on detour due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 9A/B Inbound
FROM QUINPOOL RD
R-ROBIE ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R-SUMMER ST
Routes 123, 127 Inbound
FROM ROBIE ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R-SUMMER ST
Routes 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, 196 Inbound
FROM SUMMER ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
Route 9A/B Outbound
FROM SUMMER ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R-ROBIE ST
L-QUINPOOL RD
Routes 123, 127 Outbound
FROM SUMMER ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R- ROBIE ST
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop Summer St After Bell Rd (8363) | Passengers on Routes 9A/B, 123, and 127 are directed to a temporary stop on Veterans Memorial Lane. Routes 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, and 196 will continue to service Stop 8363. |
| Stop Bell Rd After Robie St (6291) | Passengers on Routes 9A/B, 123, and 127 are directed to Stop Robie St After Pepperell St (8183). |
| Stop Summer St After Veterans Memorial Ln (2304) | Passengers on Routes 9A/B, 123, 127, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, and 196 are directed to a temporary stop on Veterans Memorial Ln. |
Other Conventional Bus and Regional Express Service Disruptions
Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, Stop Oxford St After North St (7411) will be relocated until further notice due to construction. Passengers on Route 1 are directed to the stop's temporary location located on Oxford St near Civic 2663.
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 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 2669 Joseph Howe Dr.
A map showing the locations of Stop 6096 and Stop 6113.
Starting Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, Stop Barrington St After South St (6096) will be closed until further notice, 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.
Beginning Wednesday, Apr. 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 the locations of Stop 8310 and Stop 6970.
Beginning Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, until further notice, Routes 29 and 90 will be on detour daily on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 90 Inbound
L-BARRINGTON ST
R-GEORGE ST
L-WATER ST TERMINAL
*No service to Lower Water St
Route 29 Outbound
CONTINUE ON BARRINGTON ST
R-GEORGE ST
L-WATER ST TERMINAL
*No service to Lower Water St
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop Hollis St After Barrington St (6938) | Passengers on Route 29 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Green St (6093). |
| Stop Lower Water St Before Morris St (8866) | Passengers on Route 29 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Morris St (6113). |
| Stop Lower Water St Before Bishop St (8819) | Passengers on Routes 2, 29, and 90 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd (6123). |
| Stop Lower Water St Before Salter St (9006) | 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) | Passengers on Routes 29 and 90 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Prince St (6085). |
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 the temporary stop approximately 35m Southeast at Civic 666.
A map showing the locations of Stop 6908 and the temporary replacement stop.
Beginning Wednesday, Jul. 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).
A map showing the locations of Stop 8196 and Stop 8183.
Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, until further notice, Stop Windsor St Before Strawberry Hill St (8567) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4 and 90 are directed to a temporary stop located approximately 60 metres before the current stop, before Hood St.
A map showing the locations of Stop 8567 and the temporary replacement stop.
Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, until further notice, Route 330 will be on detour. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 330 Inbound
FROM HIGHWAY 103
R-EXIT 1D TO DUNBRACK ST
L-DUNBRACK ST
R-MAIN AVE
S-FAIRVIEW OVERPASS TO BEDFORD HWY
C-BEDFORD HWY
R-KEMPT RD
L-YOUNG ST
N/A
| Affected Stop |
|---|
| Affected Stop |
| N/A |
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Stop Spring Garden Rd After South Park St (8322) will be closed on weekdays (Monday to Friday), from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Route 4 are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Summer St (8335).
A map showing the locations of Stop 8322 and Stop 8335.
Beginning Monday, Mar. 10, until Sunday, Jun. 15, 2025, Stop Spring Garden Rd Before South Park St (8333) will be closed daily on weekdays (Monday to Friday), from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Routes 1, 8, and 9A/B are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd After Dresden Row (8336).
A map showing the locations of Stop 8333 and Stop 8336.
Beginning Monday, April 14, until Friday, June 6, 2025, Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165, and 168A/B will be on detour due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B Inbound
FROM PORTLAND ST
R-PRINCE ALBERT RD
L-IRISHTOWN RD
L-QUEEN ST
R-ALDERNEY DR
Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B Outbound
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
C-PORTLAND ST
Routes 53, 54, 55, 62 Outbound
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
L-KING ST
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop Alderney Dr Before Prince St (6028) | Passengers on Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, and 62 are directed to Stop Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 2 (6063). |
| Stop Alderney Dr Before Prince St (6029) | Passengers on Routes 5 and 6A/B/C are directed to Stop Opposite Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 1 (6030). |
Beginning Friday, Apr. 11, 2025, Stop Sackville Dr Before Oakdale Dr (7323) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 8 and 87 are directed to a temporary stop approximately 30 meters after the current stop.
Beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7 a.m., Route 28 will be on detour until further notice due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 28 Inbound
FROM ROSEDALE AVE
L-DUTCH VILLAGE RD
R-DUTCH VILLAGE RD
R-JOSEPH HOWE DR
L-SCOT ST
N/A
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop Dutch Village Rd Before Sunnybrae Ave (6638) | Passengers on Routes 28 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave Before Dutch Village Rd (8243). |
| Stop Joseph Howe Dr Before Scot St (6986) | Passengers on Route 28 are directed to Stop Scot St Before Desmond Ave (8262). |
Beginning Thursday, April 24, 2025, Stop Dunbrack St After Main Ave (6597) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 2 and 138 are directed to Stop Main Ave Before Dunbrack St (2009).
Beginning Friday, April 25, until Monday, April 28, 2025, Routes 1, 8, 9A/B, and 10A/B/C will be on detour daily from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 1 Inbound
FROM SPRING GARDEN RD
L-QUEEN ST
R-MORRIS ST
R-SOUTH PARK ST
L-SPRING GARDEN RD
Route 10A/B/C Inbound
FROM SPRING GARDEN RD
L-QUEEN ST
R-MORRIS ST
L-SOUTH PARK ST
Routes 8, 9A/B Outbound
FROM SPRING GARDEN RD
L-QUEEN ST
R-MORRIS ST
R-SOUTH PARK ST
L-SPRING GARDEN RD
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop Spring Garden Rd Before South Park St (8334) | Passengers on Routes 1, 8, 9A/B, and 10A/B/C are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Queen St (8331). |
| Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Dresden Row (8330) | Passengers on Routes 1, 8, 9A/B, and 10A/B/C are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Queen St (8331). |
| Stop South Park St Before University Ave (8313) | Passengers on Routes 4 and 10A/B/C are directed to Stop South Park St Before South St (8311). |
Beginning Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, Routes 1, 3, 5, 10A/B/C, and 320 will be on detour due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Routes 1, 5, 10A/B/C, 320 Inbound
FROM THISTLE ST
L-WYSE RD
R-WINDMILL RD
R-VICTORIA RD
R-ON RAMP TO MACKAY BRIDGE
C-MACKAY BRIDGE
L-RAMP TO BARRINGTON ST
C-BARRINGTON ST
Route 3 Inbound
FROM NORTH ST (NE)
L-GOTTINGEN ST
L-YOUNG ST
R-ROBIE ST
S-MASSACHUSETTS AVE
RAMP MAC-D RAMP
A MURRAY MACKAY BRDG
HWY 111 EB EXIT 1 OFF RAMP
L-PRINCESS MARGARET BLVD
R-WINDMILL RD
L-WYSE RD
R-NANTUCKET AVE
Routes 1, 5, 10A/B/C, 320 Outbound
FROM GOTTINGEN ST (NW)
L-YOUNG ST
R-ROBIE ST
S-MASSACHUSETTS AVE
RAMP MAC-D RAMP
A MURRAY MACKAY BRDG
HWY 111 EB EXIT 1 OFF RAMP
L-PRINCESS MARGARET BLVD
R-WINDMILL RD
L-WYSE RD
R-NANTUCKET AVE
Route 3 Outbound
FROM THISTLE ST (SW)
L-WYSE RD
R-WINDMILL RD
L-PRINCESS MARGARET BLVD
A MURRAY MACKAY BRDG
RAMP MAC-J RAMP
S-BARRINGTON ST
R-NORTH ST
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop North St Before Brunswick St (7351) | Passengers on Routes 1, 3, 5, and 10A/B/C are directed to Stop Gottingen St After North St (6769). Route 2 will continue to service Stop 7351. |
| Stop MacDonald Bridge Exit Ramp (8638) | Passengers on Routes 5 and 10A/B/C are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Artz St (2333) |
On Monday, April 28, 2025, Stop Rosedale Ave After Alex St (8249) will be closed from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Routes 28 and 137 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave Before Hillcrest St (8247).
On Monday, April 28, 2025, Stop Rosedale Ave Before Alex St (8248) will be closed from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Routes 28 and 137 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave At Civic 34 (8242).
On Monday, April 28, 2025, Stop Wyse Rd Before Howe St (8622) will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Routes 3 and 53 are directed to Stop Wyse Rd Before Elmwood Ave (8620).