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.


 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.

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 the closed portions of Barrington St, along with the new extension of Cogswell St. Effective June 17, 2024.

A map showing street closures and openings effective June 17, 2024, in the Cogswell District.

A map showing the city blocks encompassed by Barrington St, Duke St, Brunswick St, and Cogswell St. It shows the the street closures and openings, along with bus stop closures and openings in this area, effective June 17, 2024.

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 St.

Map showing the open and closed bus stops on Barrington St between Nora Bernard St and Upper Water S


QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project

Stop Closure - 8219

Date:  Effective Wednesday, July 31, 2024, until Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 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.

Detour Notice - Bell Rd

Date: Effective Monday, October 7, 2024, at 7 a.m. until Monday, October 14, 2024, at 7 p.m.

Routes Affected: 9A, 9B, 123, 127, 182, 193, 185, 186, 194, 196  

Beginning Monday, October 7, 2024, at 7 a.m. until Monday, October 14, 2024, at 7 p.m., Routes 9A, 9B, 123, 127, 182, 193, 185, 186, 194, and 196 will be on detour due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Routes 9A and 9B Inbound
FROM QUINPOOL RD
R-ROBIE ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R-SUMMER ST

Routes 9A and 9B Outbound
FROM SUMMER ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R-ROBIE ST
L-QUINPOOL RD

Routes 123 and 127 Inbound
FROM ROBIE ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R-SUMMER ST

Routes 123 and 127 Outbound
FROM SUMMER ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R-ROBIE ST

Routes 182, 193, 185, 186, 194 and 196 Inbound
FROM SUMMER ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN

2 stops in the area will also be impacted:

  • Stop Summer St After Veterans Memorial Ln (2304) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 9A, 9B, 123, 127, 182, 193, 185, 186, 194, and 196 are directed to a temporary stop located on Veterans Memorial Ln approximately 35 metres after the intersection of Summer St and Veterans Memorial Ln, just before the driveway entrance to Abby Lane Hospital.
  • Stop Summer St After Bell Rd (8683) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 9A, 9B, 123, and 127 are directed to a temporary stop located on Veterans Memorial Ln approximately 35 metres after the intersection of Summer St and Veterans Memorial Ln, opposite the driveway entrance to Abby Lane Hospital.
A map showing the opened and closed bus stops near the QEII expansion construction site.

A map showing the opened and closed bus stops near the QEII expansion construction site.


Other Conventional Bus and Regional Express Service Disruptions

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.

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.

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 - 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 - 6958

Date:  Effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 4 p.m. until Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 4 p.m.

Route Affected: 3, 72

Beginning Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 4 p.m. until Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 4 p.m., Stop Ilsley Ave At Civic 121 (6958) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 3 and 72 are directed to Stop Ilsley Ave Before MacDonald Ave (6959).

Detour Notice - Gottingen St

Date: Effective...

  • Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Routes Affected: 7A, 7B, 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, 196

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024; Thursday, October 3, 2024; and Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Routes 7A, 7B, 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196 will be on detour each day from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Routes 7A, 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196 Inbound
FROM GOTTINGEN ST
R-RUSSELL ST
L-AGRICOLA ST
L-ALMON ST
R-GOTTINGEN ST

Routes 7B, 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196 Outbound
FROM GOTTINGEN ST
L-ALMON ST
R-AGRICOLA ST
R-RUSSELL ST
L-GOTTINGEN ST

1 stop in the area will also be impacted:

  • Stop Gottingen St Before Russell St (6782) will be closed.
    • Passengers on Route 7B are directed to Stop Novalea Dr After Young St (7366).
    • Passengers on Routes 135, 136, 137, 138, 194, and 196 are directed to Stop Young St Before Agricola St (8631).

Detour Notice - Colby Dr

Date: Effective Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and Thursday, October 3, 2024, daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Routes Affected: 59, 159

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and Thursday, October 3, 2024, Routes 59 and 159 will be on detour daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Routes 59 and 159 Inbound
FROM COLBY DR
R-CASTLEWOOD DR
R-COLBY DR
TO REGULAR ROUTING

1 stop in the area will also be impacted:

  • Stop Colby Drive Before Deerbrooke Dr (6472) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 59 and 159 are directed to Stop Colby Dr Before Castlewood Dr (6470).

Stop Closure - 8567

Date:  Effective Wednesday, October 2, 2024, until further notice

Route Affected: 4, 90

Beginning Wednesday, October 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.

Stop Closure - 6959

Date:  Effective Thursday, October 3, 2024, until Friday, October 11, 2024

Route Affected: 3, 72

Beginning Thursday, October 3, 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 Ilsley Ave At Halifax Transit (7205).

Stop Closure - 6949

Date:  Effective Thursday, October 3, 2024, until Friday, October 11, 2024

Route Affected: 3, 72

Beginning Thursday, October 3, 2024, until Friday, October 11, 2024, Stop Ilsley Ave Opposite Halifax Transit (6949) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 3 and 72 are directed to Stop Ilsley Ave At Halifax Transit (7205).

Stop Closure - 7211

Date:  Effective Thursday, October 3, 2024, until Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Route Affected: 10, 56, 72

Beginning Thursday, October 3, 2024, until Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Stop Micmac Blvd Before Horizon Ct (7211) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 10, 56, and 72 are directed to Micmac Terminal.

Detour Notice - Chebucto Rd

Date: Effective Friday, October 4, 2024, at 7 p.m. until Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6 a.m.

Route Affected: 9A, 9B, 22, 25, 415

Beginning  Friday, October 4, 2024, at 7 p.m. until Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6 a.m., Routes 9A, 9B, 22, 25, and 415 will be on detour due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Routes 9A, 9B, 25, and 415 Inbound
FROM HERRING COVE RD
THROUGH ARMDALE ROUNDABOUT
EXIT-JOSEPH HOWE DR
R-MUMFORD RD
TO MUMFORD TERMINAL

Routes 9A, 9B, 25, and 415 Outbound
FROM MUMFORD TERMINAL
L-MUMFORD RD
L-JOSEPH HOWE DR
THROUGH ARMDALE ROUNDABOUT
EXIT-HERRING COVE RD

Route 22 Inbound
FROM ST MARGARETS BAY RD
THROUGH ARMDALE ROUNDABOUT
EXIT -JOSEPH HOWE DR
R-MUMFORD RD
TO MUMFORD TERMINAL

Route 22 Outbound
FROM MUMFORD TERMINAL
L-MUMFORD RD
L-JOSEPH HOWE DR
THROUGH ARMDALE ROUNDABOUT
EXIT ST MARGARETS BAY RD

9 stops in the area will also be impacted:

  • Stop Chebucto Rd After Phillip St (6398) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 9A, 9B, 22, 25, and 415 are directed to Stop Joseph Howe Dr At Civic 2668 (7008).
  • Stop Chebucto Rd Before Roosevelt Dr (6411) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 9A, 9B, 22, 25, and 415 are directed to Stop Joseph Howe Dr At Civic 2668 (7008).
  • Stop Chebucto Rd Before Armdale Rotary (6410) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 9A, 9B, 22, 25, and 415 are directed to Stop Joseph Howe Dr At Civic 2668 (7008).
  • Stop Chebucto Rd After Armdale Rotary (6399) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 9A, 9B, 22, 25, and 415 are directed to Stop Joseph Howe Dr After Clinton Ave (7006).
  • Stop Chebucto Rd Before Joseph St (6415) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 9A, 9B, 22, 25, and 415 are directed to Stop Joseph Howe Dr After Clinton Ave (7006).
  • Stop Chebucto Rd Before Phillip St (6408) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 9A, 9B, 22, 25, and 415 are directed to Stop Joseph Howe Dr After Clinton Ave (7006).
  • Stop Mumford Rd After Chebucto Rd (7275) will not be serviced by Routes 9A and 9B travelling towards downtown Halifax.
    • Passengers on Routes 9A and 9B travelling towards downtown Halifax are directed to Stop Mumford Rd Before Leppert St (7274).
    • Routes 2, 3, and 9A and 9B travelling towards Herring Cove will continue to service this stop.
  • Stop Mumford Rd Opposite St Agnes School (7283) will not be serviced by Routes 22, 25, and 9A and 9B travelling towards Herring Cove.
    • Passengers on Routes 22, 25, and 9A and 9B travelling towards Herring Cove are directed to Mumford Terminal.
    • Routes 2, 3, and 9A and 9B travelling towards downtown Halifax will continue to service this stop.
  • Stop Mumford Rd Before Leppert St (7274) will not be serviced by Routes 22, 25, and 9A and 9B travelling towards Herring Cove.
    • Passengers on Routes 22, 25, and 9A and 9B travelling towards Herring Cove are directed to Mumford Terminal.
    • Routes 2, 3, and 9A and 9B travelling towards downtown Halifax will continue to service this stop.

Detour Notice - Gottingen St

Date: Effective Saturday, October 5, 2024, and Sunday, October 6, 2024, daily from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Route Affected: 1, 5, 7A, 7B, 10, 320

On  Saturday, October 5, 2024, and Sunday, October 6, 2024, Routes 1, 5, 7A, 7B, 10, and 320 will be on detour daily from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Routes 1, 7B, and 10 Outbound
FROM DUKE ST
R-BRUNSWICK ST
L-PORTLAND PL
R-GOTTINGEN ST

Route 5 Outbound
FROM DUKE ST
R-BRUNSWICK ST
L-PORTLAND PL
R-GOTTINGEN ST

Route 7A and 320 Inbound
FROM GOTTINGEN ST
L-PORTLAND PL
R-BRUNSWICK ST
L-COGSWELL ST

3 stops in the area will also be impacted:

  • Stop Cogswell St Before Gottingen St (6455) will be closed. Passengers on Route 5 are directed to Stop Gottingen St Before Nora Bernard St (6778).
  • Stop Gottingen St After Cogswell St (6773) will be closed. Passengers on Route 1, 5, 7B, and 10 are directed to Stop Gottingen St Before Nora Bernard St (6778).
  • Stop Gottingen St Before Cogswell St (6771) will be closed. Passengers on Route 7A are directed to Stop Gottingen St After Nora Bernard St (6790).

Detour Notice - Barrington St

Date: Effective Sunday, October 6, 2024, until Friday, October 11, 2024, daily from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.

Route Affected: 1, 7A, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 10

Beginning Sunday, October 6, 2024, until Friday, October 11, 2024, Routes 1, 7A, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, and 10 will be on detour daily from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Routes 1, 8, 9A, 9B Inbound and Route 10 Outbound
FROM SPRING GARDEN RD
L-BRUNSWICK ST
R-DUKE ST
R-BARRINGTON ST
L-GEORGE ST
L-GRANVILLE ST

Routes 1, 8, 9A, 9B Outbound and Route 10 Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-GEORGE ST
R-HOLLIS ST
R-MORRIS ST
R-BARRINGTON ST
L-SPRING GARDEN RD

Route 7A Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-GEORGE ST
R-HOLLIS ST
R-MORRIS ST
L-BARRINGTON ST

Route 7B Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-SPRING GARDEN RD
R-BRUNSWICK ST
R-DUKE ST
R-BARRINGTON ST
L-GEORGE ST
L-GRANVILLE ST

8 stops in the area will also be impacted:

  • Stop Barrington St After Prince St (6103) will be closed.
    • Passengers on Route 7A are directed to Stop Hollis St After Sackville St (8823).
    • Passengers on Routes 1, 8, 9A, 9B, and 10 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before George St Bay 2 (6107).
  • Stop Barrington St Before Blowers St (6102) will be closed.
    • Passengers on Route 7A are directed to Stop Hollis St After Sackville St (8823).
    • Passengers on Routes 1, 8, 9A, 9B, and 10 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before George St Bay 2 (6107).
  • Stop Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd (6122) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 1, 8, 9A, 9B, and 10 are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Queen St (8331).
  • Stop Barrington St After Spring Garden Rd (6124) will be closed. Passengers on Route 7A are directed to Stop Hollis St Before Morris St (8825).
  • Stop Barrington St Before Morris St (6114) will be closed. Passengers on Route 7A are directed to Stop Barrington St Before South St (6097).
  • Stop Barrington St Before Sackville St (6121) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 1, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, and 10 are directed to Stop Granville St Before Duke St Bay 1 (6087).
  • Stop Barrington St Before Prince St (6085) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 1, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, and 10 are directed to Stop Granville St Before Duke St Bay 1 (6087).
  • Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Barrington St (8338) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 1, 8, 9A, 9B, and 10 are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd After Queen St (8327).

Stop Closure - 8672

Date:  Effective Monday, October 7, 2024, until Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Route Affected: 6C

Beginning Monday, October 7, 2024, until Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Stop Heritage Hills Dr Before Serop Cr (8672) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to a temporary stop located near 2 Serop Cr.