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The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to use caution while traveling within the Halifax region and surrounding areas.
Wind speeds remain high across the municipality. As temperatures drop, roads will become slippery. Crews are out salting roads and will continue throughout the day as needed.
There are a few roads closed due to damage or risk of storm surge. Detours are in place and motorists are asked to plan for extra travel time.
Crews are working to remove debris and residents are asked to recover items that may have blown off their property.
Current Road Closures
- Keefe Road, Purcells Cove
- St. Margaret’s Bay Road closed between Upper Tantallon and Hubbards
- Lawrencetown Beach Road
Comfort Centres
Several comfort centres have re-opened in select areas across the municipality. Below is the latest information regarding status of the comfort centres:
- Sheet Harbour Legion in Watt Section, 23566 Highway 7 – Open until 5 p.m.
- Moser River Community Centre, 28975 Highway 7 – Open until 10 p.m.
- Gaetz Brook Royal Canadian Legion, 6644 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Gaetz Brook – Open 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Musquodoboit Harbour Community Centre Rink, 67 Park Rd. – Open 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Station 26, 51 Old Trunk Road, Oyster Pond – Open 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Prospect Road Community Centre, 2141 Prospect Rd, Hatchet Lake – Open until 10 p.m.
- St. Margaret’s Bay Road Community Centre, 1492 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. – Open until 5:30 p.m.
- Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Dr. – Closed
The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will work with Nova Scotia Power to continue to assess the need for comfort centres. If a location opens or closes, it will be publicly communicated.
Halifax Transit
All bus and ferry service has been restored.
Several buses have been detoured as a result of bridge restrictions and road closures. Riders are asked to plan for extra travel time.
Parks and Recreation
The Public Gardens will remain closed until Monday for safe clean up.
Park visitors are asked to use caution as debris may impact trails or parking lots. If visiting an ocean-side park, please avoid areas near the water, as we are still experiencing high tides and strong waves.
Many municipal recreation facilities are open today, however, some are still without power. Please call your facility to see if your program is still on schedule.
Service Updates
For all service updates, please visit our website and follow @hfxgov on Twitter. For other outstanding questions, residents can call 311.