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.

Service Disruptions Related to the Cogswell District Project (Scotia Square) - Beginning June 17, 2024

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.

**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.

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

Beginning Monday, June 17, 2024, until further notice, Routes 1, 2, 5, 7A, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 10, 29, 50, 84, 93, 123, 127, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 182, 183, 185, 186, 194, 196, 320, 330, and 370 will be on detour due to the closure of Barrington St between Upper Water St and Duke St. Buses will detour as follows:

Routes 1 and 10 Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-UPPER WATER ST
S-HOLLIS ST
R-DUKE ST
L-BARRINGTON ST
SERVICE RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST BEFORE DUKE ST BAY 2 (6107)
S-BARRINGTON ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Routes 1, 7B, 10, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 194, and 196 Outbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
R-GEORGE ST
L-GRANVILLE ST
SERVICE RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST AFTER DUKE ST BAY 1 (6087)
L-DUKE ST
R-GOTTINGEN ST
S-GOTTINGEN ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Routes 2 and 29 Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-UPPER WATER ST
S-HOLLIS ST
R-DUKE ST
L-BARRINGTON ST
SERVICE RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST BEFORE DUKE ST BAY 2 (6107)
L-GEORGE ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Routes 2 and 29 Outbound
FROM WATER STREET TERMINAL
S-UPPER WATER ST (PASSING THE CASINO)
R-BARRINGTON ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Route 5 Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
R-COGSWELL ST
L-ALBERMARLE ST
TERMINATE TRIP AT RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST AT SCOTIA SQAURE BAY 3 (6108)

Route 5 Outbound
START TRIP AT RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST AT SCOTIA SQAURE BAY 3 (6108)
R-DUKE ST
R-BRUNSWICK ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Route 7A Inbound
FROM GOTTINGEN ST
L-DUKE ST
R-BARRINGTON ST
SERVICE RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST BEFORE DUKE ST BAY 2 (6107)
S-BARRINGTON ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Routes 8, 9A, 9B, 123, and 127 Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
R-GEORGE ST
L-GRANVILLE ST
TERMINATE TRIP AT RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST AFTER DUKE ST BAY 1 (6087)

Routes 8, 9A, 9B, 123, and 127 Outbound
START TRIP AT RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST BEFORE DUKE ST BAY 2 (6107)
S-S-BARRINGTON ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Route 84 Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
R-COGSWELL ST
L-ALBERMARLE ST
TERMINATE TRIP AT RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST AT SCOTIA SQAURE BAY 3 (6108)

Route 84 Outbound
START TRIP AT RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST AT SCOTIA SQAURE BAY 3 (6108)
R-DUKE ST
R-BRUNSWICK ST
R-COGSWELL ST
L-BARRINGTON ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Route 93 Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-UPPER WATER ST
S-HOLLIS ST
R-DUKE ST
L-BARRINGTON ST
TERMINATE TRIP AT RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST BEFORE DUKE ST BAY 2 (6107)

Route 93 Outbound
START TRIP AT RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST AFTER DUKE ST BAY 1 (6087)
L-DUKE ST
R-ALBERMARLE ST
R-COGSWELL ST
L-BARRINGTON ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Routes 135, 136, 137, 138, 194 and 196 Inbound
FROM GOTTINGEN ST
L-DUKE ST
R-BARRINGTON ST
SERVICE RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST AFTER COGSWELL BAY 4 (6105)
S-BARRINGTON ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Routes 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 182, 183, 185 and 186 Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-UPPER WATER ST
S-HOLLIS ST
R-DUKE ST
L-BARRINGTON ST
SERVICE RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST AFTER COGSWELL BAY 4 (6105)
S-BARRINGTON ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Routes 182, 183, 185, and 186 Outbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
R-GEORGE ST
L-GRANVILLE ST
SERVICE RELOCATED BARRINGTON ST AFTER DUKE ST BAY 1 (6087)
L-DUKE ST
R-ALBERMARLE ST
R-COGSWELL ST
L-BARRINGTON ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Routes 320, 330, and 370 Inbound
FROM BARRINGTON ST
L-UPPER WATER ST
S-HOLLIS ST
R-DUKE ST
SERVICE STOP DUKE ST BEFORE ALBEMARLE ST (9061)

In addition, the following impacts to bus stops in the area will occur:

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 S

Cogswell District - Detour Notice - Route 50

Date: Effective Monday, June 17, 2024, until further notice

Routes Affected: 50

Beginning Monday, June 17, 2024, until further notice, Route 50 will be on detour due to the closure of Barrington St between Upper Water St and Duke St. Buses will detour as follows:

Route 50 Inbound
FROM VALOUR WAY
USE VALOUR WAY TURNING LOOP AND EXIT VIA VALOUR WAY TO NORTH ST
R-BARRINGTON ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Route 50 Outbound
SERVICE VALOUR WAY TURNING LOOP, EXITING VALOUR WAY VIA NORTH ST
L-BARRINGTON ST
S-COGSWELL ST
R-GOTTINGEN ST
R-NORTH ST TO REGULAR ROUTING

Route 50 a.m. peak detour, effective October 2023.

Route 50 p.m. peak detour, effective June 2024.

Stop Closure - 6106

Date: Effective Monday, June 17, 2024, until further notice

Routes Affected: 1, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 10, 123, 127, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 182, 183, 185, 186, 194, 196

Beginning on Monday, June 17, 2024, until further notice, Stop Barrington St Before Duke St (6106) will be closed to accommodate construction for the next phase of the Cogswell District Project. Passengers on Routes 1, 7B, 8, 9A, 9B, 10, 123, 127, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B, 182, 183, 185, 186, 194, and 196 are directed to the relocated Stop Barrington St After Duke St Bay 1 (6087), located on Granville St between George St and Duke St.

Other Conventional Bus and Regional Express Service Disruptions

Detour Notice - Cunard St

Date: Effective Saturday, June 29, 2024, and Sunday, June 30, 2024, daily from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Routes Affected: 4, 90

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, and Sunday, June 23, 2024, Routes 4 and 90 will be on detour daily from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Routes 4 and 90 Inbound
FROM WINDSOR ST
L-WILLIAMS ST
R-ROBIE ST

Routes 4 and 90 Outbound
FROM ROBIE ST
L-QUINPOOL RD
R-WINDSOR ST

5 stops in the area will also be impacted:

Stop Cunard St Opposite Hunter St (6545) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 4 and 90 are directed to Stop Windsor St Before Charles St (8559).
Stop Cunard St Before Windsor St (6544) will be closed. Passengers on Routes 4 and 90 are directed to Stop Windsor St Before Charles St (8558).
Stop Robie St After Cunard St (8205) will not be serviced by Routes 4 and 90. Passengers on Routes 4 and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After Welsford St (8190).
Stop Robie St Before Quinpool Rd (8223) will not be serviced by Routes 4 and 90. Passengers on Routes 4 and 90 are directed to a temporary stop located on Windsor St just after the intersection Parker St and Windsor St.
Stop Robie St After Quinpool Rd (8184) will not be serviced by Routes 4 and 90. Passengers on Route 4 and 90 are directed to a temporary stop located on Windsor St just after the intersection Parker St and Windsor St.

Detour Notice - Hornes Rd

Date: Effective Tuesday, July 2, 2024, until Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Routes Affected: 6C

From 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
CALDWELL RD (NW)
L-BRIARWOOD DR
R-COW BAY RD

Back to regular routing

Routes 6C Outbound
COW BAY RD (E)
COW BAY RD (E)
R-CALDWELL RD

Back to regular routing

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).

Stop Closure - 6312

Date: Effective Tuesday, June 25, 2024, until Tuesday, July 9th, 2024

Route Affected: 55

Starting Tuesday, June 25, 2024, until Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, Stop Braemar Drive Before Creelman Drive (6312) will be closed due to bus shelter construction. Passengers on Route 7B are directed to proceed to the temporary stop 15 m North of Braemer Drive.

Temporary Stop Relocation - 7411

Date: Effective Thursday, September 9, 2021, until approximately summer 2024

Routes Affected: 1

Starting Thursday, September 9, 2021, until approximately summer 2024, 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 - 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).

Stop Closure - 2251

Date: Effective Tuesday, June 25, 2024, until Tuesday, July 9th, 2024

Route Affected: 53

Starting Tuesday, June 25, 2024, until Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, Stop Leaman Drive Before Ambercrest (2251) will be closed due to bus shelter construction. Passengers on Route 53 are directed to proceed to a temporary stop 45m North of Leaman Dr near Civic 28.

A map showing the locations of Stop 6096 and Stop 6113.

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 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 - 6291

Date: Effective Monday, March 11, 2024, until further notice

Routes Affected: 9A, 9B, 123, 127

Beginning Monday, March 11, 2024, until further notice, Stop Bell Rd After Robie St (6291) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 9A, 9B, 123, and 127 are directed to Stop Summer St After Bell Rd (8363).

A map indicating closed Stop 6291 & Stop 8363.

Stop Closure - 7436

Date: Effective Monday, April 8, 2024, until further notice

Routes Affected: 30A, 39, 136, 138

Beginning Monday, April 8, 2024, until further notice, Stop Parkland Dr Before Civic 429 (7436) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 30A, 39, 136, and 138 are directed to a temporary stop located approximately 50 metres after current stop.

A map showing the location of closed stop 7436 and the available temporary stop.

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.

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.