This page lists temporary Halifax Transit service disruptions for conventional bus, Regional Express, and Ferry services, including temporary stop closures and detours.
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Detour: Massachusetts Ave
Route: 135, 136, 137, 138
Start Date: Monday, Dec. 8 (start of service)
End Date: N/A (approx. 2 years)
Time: All-day
The existing continuous lane from the outbound Massachusetts Avenue ramp toward the Windsor Street Exchange will be removed following the Dec. 6-7 overnight construction.
This is expected to cause delays for buses using Massachusetts Ave during PM peak, meaning Express Routes 135, 136, 137, and 138 will need to be re-routed. These detours are expected to be in place for approximately two years.
Buses will detour as follows:
No detour.
Route 135 to Mount Saint Vincent University
FROM GOTTINGEN ST
S – NOVALEA DR
L – DUFFUS ST
S – LADY HAMMOND RD
S – BEDFORD HIGHWAY
Route 136 to Wentworth & Dunbrack
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L – DEVONSHIRE AVE
L – DUFFUS ST
S – LADY HAMMOND RD
S – BEDFORD HIGHWAY
Route 137 to Regency Park & Lacewood
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L – DEVONSHIRE AVE
L – DUFFUS ST
S – LADY HAMMOND RD
S – BEDFORD HIGHWAY
Route 138 to Dunbrack & Ross
FROM GOTTINGEN ST
S – NOVALEA DR
L – DUFFUS ST
S – LADY HAMMOND RD
S – BEDFORD HIGHWAY
| Affected Stop | Routes |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Routes |
| Young St Before Agricola St (8631) | Will not be serviced by Routes 135, 136, 137, and 138. |
| Robie St After Young St (8192) | Will not be serviced by Routes 135, 136, 137, and 138. |
| Gottingen St Before Russell St (6782) | Will not be service by Routes 136 & 137. |
| Gottingen St After North St (6769) | Will not be service by Routes 136 & 137. |
| Bus Stop | Routes |
|---|---|
| Bus Stop | Routes |
| Novalea Dr After Young St (7366) | Will be serviced by Routes 135 and 138. |
| Duffus St After Novalea Dr (6583) | Will be serviced by Routes 135, 136, 137, and 138. |
| Duffus St Before Robie St (7096) | Will be service by Routes 136 and 137. |
| Gottingen St After North St (6769) | Will be service by Routes 136 and 137. |
| Gottingen St Before Russell St (6782) | Will be serviced by Routes 136 and 137. |
| Young St Before Agricola St (8631) | Will be serviced by Route 136 and 137. |
| Barrington St Opposite Devonshire Ave (6127) | Will be serviced by Route 136 and 137. |
Detour: Highway 111
Route: 39
Start Date: Saturday, Dec. 6 (7 p.m.)
End Date: Sunday, Dec. 7 (7 a.m.)
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Work to remove overhead signage will occur from 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 until 7 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. This work will take place overnight and will also include removal of pavement markings and line repainting.
Buses will detour as follows:
Route 39 to Lacewood Terminal
FROM MACKAY BRIDGE
S - BARRINGTON ST RAMP
S - BARRINGTON ST
R - DUFFUS ST
S - LADY HAMMOND RD
Route 39 to Bridge Terminal
FROM LADY HAMMOND RD
S - DUFFUS ST
L - BARRINGTON ST
S - MACKAY BRIDGE
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| N/A | N/A |
Detours
Detour: Herring Cove Rd
Routes: 9A/B, 24
Start Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 (7 a.m.)
End Date: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 (7 a.m.)
Routes 9A/B and 24 will be on detour from 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 until 7 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Buses will detour as follows:
Route 9A/B to Downtown Halifax via Spring Garden
FROM HERRING COVE RD
L - OSBORNE ST
R - KELLY ST
L - ALTON DR
R - QUARRY RD
R - ST MARGARETS BAY RD
ARMDALE ROTARY TO CHEBUCTO RD
Route 24 to Saint Mary's University
FROM OSBORNE ST (NE)
L - KELLY ST
L - ALTON DR
R - QUARRY RD
R - ST MARGARETS BAY RD
ARMDALE ROTARY TO JOSEPH HOWE DR
Route 9A/B to Herring Cove
FROM CHEBUCTO RD (SW)
ARMDALE ROTARY TO ST MARGARETS BAY RD
L-QUARRY RD
L-ALTON DR
C-KELLY ST
L-OSBORNE ST
R-HERRING COVE RD
Route 24 to Leiblin Park
FROM JOSEPH HOWE DR (SE)
ARMDALE ROTARY TO ST MARGARETS BAY RD
L - QUARRY RD
L - ALTON DR
C - KELLY ST
R - OSBORNE ST
L - TAMARACK DR
Bus Stop Impacts
Herring Cove Rd Before Purcells Cove Rd (6903) will be closed. Passengers are directed to Stop Osborne St After Sullivan Terr (8579).
Herring Cove Rd Before Melwood Ave (6900) will be closed. Passengers are directed to Stop Osborne St After Sullivan Terr (8579).
Herring Cove Rd Before Melwood Ave (6901) will be closed. Passengers are directed Osborne St Before Sullivan Terr (8578).
Route 24 to Leiblin Park
The following stops will not be serviced by Route 24 while the detour is in place. Passengers on Route 24 are directed to Stop Osborne St After Kelly St (7395).
- Osborne St After Sullivan Terr (8579)
- Osborne St After Withrod Dr (7187)
- Osborne St Before Marriott St (7397)
Route 9+ will temporarily service these stops while the detour is in place, giving passengers on Osbourne St traveling toward Leiblin Park the option to board Route 9+ and transfer at stop Osbourne St After Kelly St (7395).
Route 24 to Saint Mary’s University via Mumford
The following stops will not be serviced by Route 24 while the detour is in place. Passengers on Route 24 are directed to Stop Osborne St Before Sunset Ave (7396).
- Osborne St After Sullivan Terr (8579)
- Osborne St After Withrod Dr (7187)
- Osborne St Before Marriott St (7397)
Route 9+ will temporarily service these stops while the detour is in place, giving passengers on Osbourne St traveling toward Saint Mary’s University the option to board Route 9+ and transfer to Route 24 at Mumford Terminal.
Detour: Spring Garden Rd/Shopping Under the Stars
Routes: 1, 8, 9A/B, 10A/B/C, 123, 127, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, 196
Date: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
End Date: N/A (on detour until further notice)
Time: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Routes 1, 8, 9A/B, 10A/B/C, 123, 127, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, and 196 will be on detour from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, due to the Shopping Under the Stars event on Spring Garden Rd.
Buses will detour as follows:
Route 1 to Mumford Terminal
FROM SPRING GARDEN
R - SOUTH PARK ST
L - MORRIS ST
L - QUEEN ST
R - SPRING GDN RD
Route 8 to Downtown Halifax via Spring Garden
FROM SPRING GARDEN
R - SOUTH PARK ST
L - MORRIS ST
L - QUEEN ST
R - SPRING GDN RD
10 A/B/C to Dalhousie University via Spring Garden
FROM SPRING GDN RD
L - QUEEN ST
R - MORRIS ST
L - SOUTH PARK ST
Route 1 to Bridge Terminal
FROM SPRING GARDEN
R - SOUTH PARK ST
L - MORRIS ST
L - QUEEN ST
R - SPRING GDN RD
Route 8 to Sackville Terminal
FROM SPRING GARDEN
L - QUEEN ST
R - MORRIS ST
R - SOUTH PARK ST
L - SPRING GDN RD
Routes 9A/B to Herring Cove
FROM SPRING GARDEN
L - QUEEN ST
R - MORRIS ST
R - SOUTH PARK ST
L - SPRING GDN RD
Route 10A/B/C to Westphal via Micmac Terminal
FROM SOUTH PARK ST
R - MORRIS ST
L - QUEEN ST
R - SPRING GDN RD
Routes 123 to Charles Park, 127 to Cowie Hill
FROM SPRING GARDEN
L - QUEEN ST
R - MORRIS ST
R - SOUTH PARK ST
L - SPRING GDN RD
Routes 182, 183, 185, 186 to Sackville Terminal
FROM SPRING GARDEN
R - SOUTH PARK ST
L - MORRIS ST
L - QUEEN ST
R - SPRING GDN RD
Routes 192 to Southgate, 194 to West Bedford Park & Ride, 196 to Rockmanor & Rocky Lake
FROM SPRING GARDEN
R - SOUTH PARK ST
L - MORRIS ST
L - QUEEN ST
R - SPRING GDN RD
Detour: Pinecrest Dr
Routes: 53, 72
Start Date: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
End Date: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Routes 53 and 72 will be on detour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5.
Buses will detour as follows:
Route 53 to Alderney via Bridge Terminal
L - HIGHFIELD PARK DR
L - VICTORIA RD
L - ALBRO LK RD
R - ERNEST AVE
R - LIMARDO DR
R - PINEHILL RD
L - ALBRO LK RD
C - ALBRO LK RD
Route 72 to Dartmouth Crossing
CONTINUE ALBRO LK RD (SW)
R - VICTORIA RD
R - PRIMROSE ST
L - ROBERT BURNS DR
C - PINECREST DR
L - HIGHFIELD TERMINAL
Route 53 to Highfield Terminal
FROM ALBRO LK RD (NE)
R-ERNEST AVE
R-LIMARDO DR
R-PINEHILL RD
L-ALBRO LK RD
R-VICTORIA RD
R-HIGHFIELD PARK DR
R-HIGHFIELD TERMINAL
Route 72 to Portland Hills
FROM JOSEPH HOWE DR (SW)
R-DUTCH VILLAGE RD
R-ALMA CRES
R-TITUS ST
L-MAIN AVE
L-ALEX ST
R-ROSEDALE AVE
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Pinecrest Dr At Civic 123 (7455 | Highfield Terminal |
| Pinecrest Dr At Civic 112 (2329) | Highfield Terminal |
| Pinecrest Dr At Civic 103 (7452) | Highfield Terminal |
| Crystal Dr Before Pinecrest Dr (2253) | Highfield Terminal |
| Crystal Dr Before Franklyn Ct (6539) | Highfield Terminal |
| Crystal Dr Before Farthington Pl (2252) | Highfield Terminal |
| Crystal Dr Before Primrose St (6540) | Highfield Terminal |
| Pinecrest Dr Before Crystal Dr (7457) | Albro Lake Rd Before Cedar Ct (6023) |
| Leaman Dr Before Ambercrest Pl (2251) | Albro Lake Rd Before Cedar Ct (6023) |
| Leaman Dr After Ambercrest Pl (7126) | Albro Lake Rd Before Cedar Ct (6023) |
| Leaman Dr Before Albro Lake Rd (7127) | Albro Lake Rd Before Cedar Ct (6023) |
| Pinecrest Dr After Primrose St (2355) | Highfield Terminal |
| Pinecrest Dr After Primrose St (2369) | Albro Lake Rd Before Cedar Ct (6023) |
| Pinecrest Dr After Albro Lake Rd (7449) | Albro Lake Rd After Cedar Ct (6017) |
| Pinecrest Dr Before Albro Lake Rd (7450) | Albro Lake Rd Before Cedar Ct (6023) |
Detour: University Ave
Routes: 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B
Start Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18
End Date: N/A (on detour until further notice)
Time: All-day
Routes 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, and 168A/B will be on detour from Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, until further notice.
Buses will detour as follows:
Route 90 Inbound
FROM ROBIE ST
L - SOUTH ST
L - SOUTH PARK ST
R - MORRIS ST
Routes 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, and 168A/B Outbound
FROM ROBIE ST
R - SOUTH ST
L - SOUTH PARK ST
R - MORRIS ST
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| University Ave After Robie St (8883) | Robie St After University Ave (8188) |
| University Ave After Summer St (8411) | Robie St After University Ave (8188) |
Detour: Dutch Village Rd
Routes: 28, 137
Start Date: Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Routes 28 and 137 will be on detour until further notice, due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 137 Inbound
FROM ROSEDALE AVE
R-DUTCH VILLAGE RD
L-JOSEPH HOWE DR TO ROUTE
Route 28 Outbound
FROM SCOT ST (W)
R-JOSEPH HOWE DR
L-DUTCH VILLAGE RD
R-ALMA CRES
R-TITUS ST
L-MAIN AVE
L-ALEX ST
R-ROSEDALE AVE
Route 137 Outbound
FROM JOSEPH HOWE DR (SW)
R-DUTCH VILLAGE RD
R-ALMA CRES
R-TITUS ST
L-MAIN AVE
L-ALEX ST
R-ROSEDALE AVE
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Dutch Village Rd After Alma Cr (9042) | Passengers on Route 137 are directed to Stop Dutch Village Rd Opposite Percy St (6616). |
| Dutch Village Rd Before Rufus Ave (6614) | Passengers on Route 137 are directed to Stop Alma Cr Before Titus St (6032). |
| Dutch Village Rd Before Rosedale Ave (6613) | Passengers on Route 137 are directed to Stop Alma Cr Before Titus St (6032). |
| Rosedale Ave After Dutch Village Rd (8245) | Passengers on Routes 28 and 137 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave After Alex St (8249). |
| Rosedale Ave At Civic 23 (8244) | Passengers on Routes 28 and 137 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave After Alex St (8249). |
| Dutch Village Rd Before Central Ave (6788) | Passengers on Route 28 are directed to Stop Alma Cr Before Titus St (6032). |
| Dutch Village Rd Before Andrew St (6609) | Passengers on Route 137 are directed to Stop Dutch Village Rd Before Deal St (6615). |
| Dutch Village Rd Before Sunnybrae Ave (6638) | Passengers on Route 28 are directed to Stop Desmond Ave Before Bayers Rd (6564). |
| Joseph Howe Dr Before Scot St (6986) | Passengers on Route 28 are directed to Stop Scot St Before Desmond Ave (8262). |
Detour: Lower Water St
Routes: 29, 90
Start Date: Monday, Aug. 12, 2024
End Date: N/A
Time: Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Routes 29 and 90 will be on detour until further notice, due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 90 to Water Street Terminal
L-BARRINGTON ST
R-GEORGE ST
L-WATER ST TERMINAL
*No service to Lower Water St
Route 29 to Bayers Road Centre
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 |
| Hollis St After Barrington St (6938) | Passengers on Route 29 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Green St (6093). |
| Lower Water St Before Morris St (8866) | Passengers on Route 29 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Morris St (6113). |
| 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). |
| Lower Water St Before Salter St (9006) | Passengers on Routes 29 and 90 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd (6123). |
| Lower Water St Before Sackville St (8821) | Passengers on Routes 29 and 90 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Prince St (6085). |
Stop Closures
Morris St After Birmingham St (7246)
Stop Closure
Routes: 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B
Dates: Monday, Dec. 8, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Morris St After Birmingham St (7246) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 12. Passengers on Routes 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B are directed to Stop Morris St Before Barrington St (8884).
In addition, there will be a eastbound lane closure on Morris St from Queen St to Birmingham St. Passengers on Route 90 may experience some delays due to stop-and-go traffic control measures.
Morris St Before Birmingham St (7247)
Stop Closure
Routes: 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B
Start Date: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
End Date: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Morris St Before Birmingham St (7247) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5. Passengers on Routes 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B are directed to Stop Morris St After Barrington St (8885).
In addition, there will be a westbound lane closure on Morris St from Queen St to Birmingham St. Passengers on Route 90 may experience some delays due to stop-and-go traffic control measures.
Hudson Way Before Princess Margaret Blvd (2298)
Stop Closure
Route: 51A/B
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)
Time: 24/7
Stop Hudson Way Before Princess Margaret Blvd (2298) will be closed until further notice. Passengers on Route 51A/B are directed to a temporary stop set opposite Baffin Blvd at Hudson Way.
Astral Dr Before Stratford Dr (6051)
Stop Closure
Routes: 2, 138
Start Date: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Astral Dr Before Stratford Dr (6051) will be closed until further notice beginning Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Passengers on Routes 2 and 138 are directed to a temporary stop located near 243 Astral Drive.
Princess Margaret Blvd At Civic 40 (8071)
Stop Closure
Route: 51A/B
Start Date: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Princess Margaret Blvd At Civic 40 (8071) will be closed until further notice, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 12. Passengers on Route 51A/B are directed to Stop Princess Margaret Blvd After Hudson Way (8070).
Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 7B, 8, 90
Start Date: Monday, July. 7, 2025
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195) will be closed until further notice, beginning Monday, July 7. Passengers on Routes 4, 7B, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St Before Bliss St (8194).
Hollis St After Sackville St (8823)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 7B, 8, 90
Start Date: Monday, July. 7
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Hollis St After Sackville St (8823) will be closed until approximately June 2027, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 29 and 90 are directed to Stop Hollis St Before Prince St (8822).
First Lake Dr After Cavendish Dr (6687)
Stop Closure
Routes: 82, 182
Start Date: Monday, June. 2
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop First Lake Dr After Cavendish Dr (6687) will be closed until further notice due to construction. Passengers on Routes 82 and 182 are directed to a temporary stop at 275 First Lake Dr.
Sackville Dr Before Oakdale Dr (7323)
Stop Closure
Routes: 8, 87
Start Date: Friday, April 11
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Sackville Dr Before Oakdale Dr (7323) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 8 and 87 are directed to a temporary stop approximately 30 meters after the current stop.
Robie St Before Quinpool Rd (8223)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 7A, 8, 90
Start Date: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Robie St Before Quinpool Rd (8223) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7A, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After Quinpool Rd (8184).
Joseph Howe Dr After Clinton Ave (7006)
Stop Closure
Route: 24
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Joseph Howe Dr After Clinton Ave (7006) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Route 24 are directed to a temporary stop located in front of Civic 2669 Joseph Howe Dr.
Robie St After Veterans Memorial Ln (8179)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 7A, 8, 90
Start Date: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Robie St After Veterans Memorial Ln (8179) will be closed until further notice, 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.
Robie St Before Cedar St (8196)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 7B, 8, 90
Start Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Robie St Before Cedar St (8196) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7B, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After Pepperall St (8183).
Herring Cove Rd Opposite Bronson Ave (6908)
Stop Closure
Routes: 9A/B
Start Date: Monday, May 13, 2024
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Herring Cove Rd Opposite Bronson Ave (6908) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Route 9A/B are directed to the temporary stop approximately 35m Southeast at Civic 666.
Temporary Stop Opposite 2180 Upper Water St
Stop Closure
Routes: 2, 5, 10A/B/C, 29, 84, 93
Start Date: Thursday, May 1
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
The Temporary Stop Opposite 2180 Upper Water St will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 2, 5, 10A/B/C, 29, 84, and 93 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Nora Bernard St (6104).
Windsor St Before Strawberry Hill St (8567)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 90
Start Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Windsor St Before Strawberry Hill St (8567) will be closed until further notice, 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.
South Park St Before Inglis St (8310)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 10
Start Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop South Park St Before Inglis St (8310) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4 and 10 are directed to Stop Inglis St Before Tower Rd (6970).
Joseph Howe Dr After Clinton Ave (7006)
Stop Closure
Route: 24
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Joseph Howe Dr After Clinton Ave (7006) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Route 24 are directed to a temporary stop located in front of Civic 2669 Joseph Howe Dr.
Oxford St After North St (7411)
Stop Closure
Route: 1
Start Date: Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
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.
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.