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. |
Express Routes 135 and 138 Detour *click or tap to expand*
Express Routes 136 and 137 Detour *click or tap to expand*
Detours
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 28 to Mumford Terminal
FROM ROSEDALE AVE
L - ALEX ST
R - MAIN AVE
R - TITUS ST
L - ALMA CRES TO DUTCH VILLAGE RD
R- JOSEPH HOWE DR
L - SCOT ST
Route 137 to Robie & University
FROM ROSEDALE AVE
L - ALEX ST
R - MAIN AVE
R - TITUS ST
L - ALMA CRES TO DUTCH VLG RD
L - JOSEPH HOWE DR
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). |
Stop Closures
Herring Cove Rd After Barclay Ave (6878)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 9B
Start Date: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
End Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: All-day
Stop Herring Cove Rd After Barclay Ave (6878) will be closed until Wednesday, Dec. 31. Passengers on Route 9B are directed Stop Herring Cove Rd Before Esso Rd (6879).
Barrington St Before Duke St Bay 5 (6107)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 1, 2, 8, 9A/B, 10A/B/C, 29
Date: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (approx.)
Stop Barrington St Before Duke St Bay 5 (6107) will be closed for approximately four hours on Monday, Dec. 15. Passengers on Routes 1, 2, 8, 9A/B, 10A/B/C, and 29 are directed Stop Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 4 (6108).
Morris St Before Birmingham St (7427)
Stop Closure
Routes: 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B
Start Date: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
End Date: Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Morris St Before Birmingham St (7427) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, Dec. 8 until Friday, Dec. 12. Passengers on Routes 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B are directed to Stop Morris St After Barrington St (8885).
Morris St After Birmingham St (7246)
Stop Closure
Routes: 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B
Start Date: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
End Date: Friday, Dec. 19, 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. starting Monday, Dec. 8 until 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).
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).
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.
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.