Last updated: May 13, 2026
Project overview
The Halifax Regional Municipality is undertaking transportation and safety upgrades along Liverpool Street, between Connaught Avenue and Oxford Street, and at the intersection of Liverpool and Windsor streets.
Liverpool Street connects several major corridors, including Windsor Street, Connaught Avenue and Bayers Road, and serves people walking, rolling, cycling, driving and using transit. This project addresses road surface condition and safety concerns, while introducing modern street design features that improve comfort, accessibility and safety for all users.
Work includes street recapitalization, such as repaving the road and repairing or replacing curbs and sidewalks, along with pedestrian and cycling safety improvements, new traffic control features and transit stop upgrades. Together, these changes support municipal priorities related to road safety, active transportation, accessibility and reliable transit, and help create streets that are safer and more usable for people of all ages and abilities.
Map of project area (click or tap to expand)
Key features of this phase of work include:
- Road repaving to provide a smoother, safer, and more reliable driving surface.
- Sidewalk and curb repairs or replacements to maintain or improve accessibility for people walking or using mobility devices.
- Installation of new and replacement of existing traffic calming measures to help slow vehicle speeds and improve safety for all road users. Learn more about traffic calming measures.
- A mini traffic circle at the intersection of Connolly and Liverpool streets.
- New crosswalks and curb extensions at the intersection of Oxford and Liverpool streets to improve pedestrian visibility and shorten crossing distances.
- Transit stop upgrades near 2960 Oxford Street, 2933 Oxford Street and 2966 Windsor Street. These upgrades include a new bus stop shelter near 2960 Oxford Street and additional space on all stops for transit users to board, deboard and wait.
- A bike jughandle at the intersection of Windsor and Liverpool streets, designed to support safer and more comfortable cycling movements through the intersection. More information is available in the common questions section below.
- A raised bikeway segment entering Liverpool Street from Windsor Street.
- Upgrading the existing path between Connaught Avenue and George Dauphinee Avenue to a multi-use path, providing space for cyclists and people walking or rolling.
- A curb extension on George Dauphinee Avenue, where the multi-use path will meet the street, to shorten the crossing distance.
Interim changes to the intersection of Connaught Avenue and Liverpool Street
The first phase of this work will take place in 2026 and will involve installing barriers in the median of Connaught Avenue to restrict vehicle movements and improve access for people walking, rolling and cycling. As a result:
- Drivers travelling from Liverpool Street will no longer be able to make a left turn onto Connaught Avenue.
- Drivers travelling southbound on Connaught Avenue will no longer be able to make a left turn onto Liverpool Street.
Access for people walking, rolling and cycling will be maintained, and those users will be able to safely cross Connaught Avenue at this intersection.
In 2027, the municipality expects to complete related infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Connaught Avenue and Liverpool Street as a continuation of this project. More information about the second phase, including timing and design details, will be shared as plans are finalized.
Project status and timeline
This project is currently in the tendering preparation stage.
Estimated project timeline
- June/July 2026 – Project construction tender open and awarded
- July 2026 – Construction expected to begin
- Late 2026 – Major project work expected to be complete
- Spring/summer 2027 – Complete the final touches of the 2026 aspects of this work and the second phase of planned improvements at the intersection of Connaught Avenue and Liverpool Street
Timelines are subject to change based on weather and construction conditions.
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, cycling, walking or rolling.
During construction, residents and road users can expect:
- Lane reductions and periods of stop-and-go traffic
- Temporary changes to traffic patterns and on-street parking
- Sidewalk and cycling detours in active work zones
- Transit stop adjustments
Access to nearby homes, businesses and properties will be maintained throughout construction. The contractor will provide advance notice if temporary access interruptions are required.
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
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.
- Recent project-related PSAs
- Links to related PSAs will be posted here when they are available.
Background
- Previous upgrade work on Liverpool Street
In 2024/25, upgrades were completed along a section of Liverpool Street, between Windsor and Oxford streets. This work included:
- Repaving the roadway
- Replacing or repairing curbs and sidewalks
- Installation of traffic calming
- Installation of a mini traffic circle at the intersection of Liverpool and Dublin streets
- Street, sidewalk and safety upgrades
he Halifax Regional Municipality regularly invests in street recapitalization and asset renewal to maintain and improve the safety, condition and reliability of municipal infrastructure. Through long‑term capital planning and asset management, streets, sidewalks, curbs and related infrastructure are repaired or renewed as they reach the end of their service life. This approach helps protect public investment, reduce long‑term costs and ensure safe and accessible travel for residents.
Street recapitalization projects also provide opportunities to advance the municipality’s road safety priorities by incorporating design changes that help reduce vehicle speeds, improve visibility, and make streets safer for people walking, rolling, cycling, driving and using transit. These improvements support the municipality’s Road Safety Strategy and align with the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, which emphasizes safer streets, inclusive mobility and designing communities that support everyday life.
The Liverpool Street upgrades are part of this coordinated approach, combining infrastructure renewal with safety, accessibility and mobility improvements in a single project. This supports strategic priorities related to:
- Safe and connected communities, by improving conditions for all road users
- Inclusive and accessible infrastructure, by supporting people of all ages and abilities
- Effective use of public investment, by coordinating multiple upgrades at the same time and reducing repeated disruptions
- Active transportation
This project also supports the municipality’s ongoing work to expand the All Ages and Abilities (AAA) Bikeway Network and improve safety and connectivity within the Regional Centre. In recent years, the municipality has been making incremental improvements to streets through both permanent AAA bikeway projects and interim bikeway improvements. These projects help build a connected network that enables people to choose active transportation as a safe, healthy and sustainable option, while also delivering broader benefits such as improved pedestrian safety, traffic calming and more accessible streets.
The Liverpool Street upgrades build on this integrated approach by:
- Coordinating roadway, sidewalk, cycling, pedestrian, transit and road safety upgrades into a single construction project
- Improving safety and accessibility at key intersections and connections
- Supporting a more resilient, connected and people‑focused transportation network for the Regional Centre
This approach advances long‑term transportation, road safety and infrastructure renewal goals set out in the municipality’s strategic planning.
- Project history and previous community engagement
The West End Bikeway is part of the AAA network, and is intended to provide a safer, more comfortable east-west connection for people walking, rolling, and cycling through Halifax’s west end. This corridor is a key link, helping to close gaps in the network and improve access to local destinations including the Halifax Forum, Oxford Street, Westmount, and the West End Mall.
The IMP and the Active Transportation Priorities Plan identified the streets in the project area as candidate Local Street Bikeways. A functional planning study was initiated in 2018 to confirm the bikeway’s routing and design, utilizing a ‘Complete Streets’ approach to accommodate all types of users and travel modes.
The study was informed by extensive public engagement. All residents and property owners within one block of the candidate routes were notified by mail about the functional planning project, with information on how to provide feedback. Feedback was sought via direct contact with the project team, open-houses, pop-up information sessions, and an online survey. In addition, meetings were held with various community stakeholder groups including advocacy organizations, businesses, the Province, and educational leaders to provide input on the design and routing of the facility.
The study resulted in the West End Bikeways Functional Plan, which was approved by Regional Council in 2020, recommending Local Street Bikeways be implemented along the project corridor. Local Street Bikeways are facilities where bikes and cars share the road on streets with low traffic volumes and speeds. Treatments to make the bikeways safer typically include speed tables, curb extensions, pavement markings, wayfinding signage, and treatments to facilitate the crossing of major streets.
Construction on the West End Bikeway is being implemented in phases on George Dauphinee Avenue, Liverpool Street, Peter Lowe Avenue, William Hunt Avenue, Stuart Graham Drive and Leppert Street.
Tactical implementation of segments on Liverpool Street took place in 2023 with the addition of traffic calming and intersection improvements as part of the Interim Bikeway Improvements pilot program.
Permanent implementation began on the east end of Liverpool in 2024. Measures along George Dauphinee, Peter Lowe, William Hunt, Stuart Graham, and Leppert were installed in 2025.
Also in 2025, additional consultation sessions and traffic studies were conducted to inform the design for the remaining permanent improvements. These are anticipated to be constructed in 2026 and 2027 as part of the Liverpool Street upgrade project.
Common questions
- Why is this work being done?
Liverpool Street is due for street recapitalization, including road repaving and sidewalk and curb repairs, to address road surface condition and maintain safe, reliable infrastructure.
The project also includes road safety and active transportation improvements, such as new and upgraded pedestrian crossings, traffic calming measures, and All Ages and Abilities (AAA) bikeway features. These upgrades are intended to make it safer and more comfortable for people walking, cycling, driving, and using transit, while improving accessibility and supporting a more connected transportation network.
- Will access to my home or business be maintained?
Yes. Access to nearby homes, businesses, and properties will be maintained throughout construction. If short, temporary access interruptions are required, the contractor will provide advance notice and work with property owners to reduce impacts.
- What traffic impacts should I expect?
During construction, residents and commuters can expect:
- Lane reductions and periods of stop‑and‑go traffic
- Temporary changes to traffic patterns and on‑street parking
- Detours for people walking and cycling in active work zones
- Transit stop adjustments, where required
Traffic impacts will vary by location and stage of construction.
- Will Liverpool Street be fully closed during construction?
Most work is expected to be completed while maintaining at least one lane of traffic. Short‑term closures may be required for certain stages of work, but these will be limited to specific areas and time periods. Any planned closures will be communicated in advance.
- How will I know about traffic changes or closures?
Any planned full closures will be communicated in advance through PSAs, halifax.ca/news, municipal social media channels, and/or written notices delivered directly to residents and businesses in the project area.
- How will this project affect people walking, rolling or cycling ?
Access for people walking, rolling and cycling will be maintained as much as possible throughout construction. Temporary detours may be required in active work zones and will be clearly signed. The project includes new and upgraded pedestrian crossings, traffic calming measures and cycling infrastructure to improve safety once construction is complete.
- What is a bike jughandle and how does it work?
A bike jughandle is a cycling design that guides people cycling to make left turns from a more protected position, separate from general traffic. This design helps reduce conflicts at intersections, improves safety and comfort for people cycling, and makes movements more predictable for drivers and pedestrians.
- How will transit be affected?
Some temporary transit stop adjustments may be required during construction. Any changes will be communicated in advance. Once complete, the project includes new transit stops to improve accessibility and comfort for transit users. For updates on service disruptions and possible detours, please visit: halifax.ca/htdisruptions
- When will construction be complete?
Major construction work is expected to be completed by late 2026. Additional improvements at the intersection of Connaught Avenue and Liverpool Street are planned for spring/summer 2027, subject to final design and scheduling.
- Where can I find the most up‑to‑date project information?
Updates will be posted on halifax.ca /liverpoolstreet, halifax.ca/news, and on the municipal Bluesky account @hfxgov.bsky.social.
Questions?
Email contactus@311.halifax.ca or call 311.