This page lists temporary Halifax Transit service disruptions for conventional bus, Regional Express, and Ferry services, including temporary stop closures and detours.
Detours
Lower Water St
Routes: 29, 90
Dutch Village Rd
Routes: 28, 137
Woodlawn Rd
Routes: 58, 63, 67, 158
Springfield Ave
Routes: 83, 183
Stop Closures
Robie St After Veterans Memorial Ln (8179)
Robie St Before Quinpool Rd (8223)
Oxford St After North St (7411)
Joseph Howe Dr After Clinton Ave (7006)
Barrington St After South St (6096)
Stop South Park St Before Inglis St (8310)
Herring Cove Rd Opposite Bronson Ave (6908)
Robie St Before Cedar St (8196)
Windsor St Before Strawberry Hill St (8567)
Akerley Blvd Before Burnside Dr (6008)
First Lake Dr After Cavendish Dr (6687)
Hollis St After Sackville St (8823)
Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195)
Princess Margaret Blvd At Civic 40 (8071)
Barrington St Before Nora Bernard St (6104)
Astral Dr Before Stratford Dr (6051)
Bedford Hwy Before Hammonds Plains Rd (6255)
Countryview Dr Before Shubie Dr (6796)
Willett St Before Westridge Dr (8503)
Willett St Before Harlington Cr (8497)
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 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).
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.
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.
A map showing the locations of Stop 6096 and Stop 6113.
Barrington St After South St (6096)
Stop Closure
Route: 7B
Start Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Barrington St After South St (6096) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Route 7B are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Morris St (6113).
A map showing the locations of Stop 6096 and Stop 6113.
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).
A map showing the locations of Stop 8310 and Stop 6970.
Lower Water St
Detour
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 |
| Stop Hollis St After Barrington St (6938) | Passengers on Route 29 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Green St (6093). |
| Stop Lower Water St Before Morris St (8866) | Passengers on Route 29 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Morris St (6113). |
| Stop 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). |
| Stop Lower Water St Before Salter St (9006) | Passengers on Routes 29 and 90 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd (6123). |
| Stop Lower Water St Before Sackville St (8821) | Passengers on Routes 29 and 90 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Prince St (6085). |
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.
A map showing the locations of Stop 6908 and the temporary replacement 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).
A map showing the locations of Stop 8196 and Stop 8183.
Windsor St Before Strawberry Hill St (8567)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 90
Start Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 202411
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.
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.
Dutch Village Rd
Detour
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). |
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).
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.
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).
Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 7B, 8, 90
Start Date: Monday, July. 7
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195) will be closed until further notice, beginning Monday, July 7, 2025. Passengers on Routes 4, 7B, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St Before Bliss St (8194).
Princess Margaret Blvd At Civic 40 (8071)
Stop Closure
Route: 51A/B
Start Date: Tuesday, Aug. 12
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, 2025. Passengers on Route 51A/B are directed to Stop Princess Margaret Blvd At Civic 55 (8072).
Barrington St Before Nora Bernard St (6104)
Stop Closure
Routes: 2, 5, 10A/B/C, 29, 84, 93
Start Date: Monday, Aug. 18
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Barrington St Before Nora Bernard St (6104) will be closed from Monday, Aug. 18, until Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 2, 5, 10A/B/C, 29, 84, and 93 are directed to a temporary stop located at 2180 Barrington St.
Astral Dr Before Stratford Dr (6051)
Stop Closure
Routes: 2,138
Start Date: Friday, Sept. 5
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.
Woodlawn Rd
Detour
Routes: 58, 63, 67, 158
Start Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14
End Date: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: All-day
Routes 58, 63, 67, and 158 will be on detour daily from Saturday, Sept. 27 to Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, due to construction.
Buses will detour as follows:
Routes 58, 63, 158 Inbound
FROM WOODLAWN RD, L-SETTLE ST, R-PORTLAND ST
Route 67 Inbound
FROM PORTLAND ST (E), R-BAKER DR, L-NORM NEWMAN DR, L-EISENER BLVD, L-PORTLAND ST, R-SETTLE ST, R-WOODLAWN RD
Routes 58, 63, 158 Outbound
FROM PORTLAND ST, R-BAKER DR, L-NORM NEWMAN DR, L-EISENER BLVD, L-PORTLAND ST, R-SETTLE ST, R-WOODLAWN RD
Route 67 Outbound
FROM WOODLAWN RD, L-SETTLE ST, R-PORTLAND ST
Affected Stops
3 stops in the area will be impacted.
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Woodlawn Road After Portland St (8589) | Passengers on Routes 58, 63, 67, and 158 are directed to Stop Woodlawn Rd After Day Ave (8591). |
| Woodlawn Rd Opposite Bruce St (8802) | Passengers on Routes 58, 63, 67, and 158 are directed to Stop Woodlawn Rd Before Seguenay Pl (8601). |
| Woodlawn St Before Portland St (8600) | Passengers on Routes 58, 63, 67, and 158 are directed to Stop Woodlawn Rd Before Seguenay Pl (8601). |
Bedford Hwy Before Hammonds Plains Rd (6255)
Stop Closure
Routes: 8, 93
Start Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30
End Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14
Time: All-day
Stop Bedford Hwy Before Hammonds Plains Rd (6255) will be closed from Tuesday, Sept. 30 to Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 8 and 93 are directed to Stop Bedford Hwy Before Valley Rd (6280).
Countryview Dr Before Shubie Dr (6796)
Stop Closure
Route: 56
Start Date: Monday, Oct. 13
End Date: Friday, Oct. 17
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Countryview Dr Before Shubie Dr (6796) will be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 13 and will re-open at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17. Route 56 passengers are directed to Stop Finlay Dr After Wright Ave (9116).
Springfield Ave
Detour
Routes: 83, 183
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
Time: All-day
Routes 83 and 183 will be on detour on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
Buses will detour as follows:
Route 83 Inbound
FROM SACKVILLE DR, R-PATTON RD, L-SACKVILLE DR
Route 183 Inbound
FROM SACKVILLE DR, R-PATTON RD, L-SACKVILLE DR
Route 83 Outbound
FROM SACKVILLE DR, R-PATTON RD, L-SACKVILLE DR
Route 183 Inbound
FROM SACKVILLE DR, R-PATTON RD, L-SACKVILLE DR
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Springfield Ave After Sackville Dr (8340) | Passengers on Routes 83 and 183 are directed to a temporary stop near 1877 Sackville Dr. |
| Springfield Ave Before Sackville Dr (8341) | Passengers on Routes 83 and 183 are directed to a temporary stop opposite Fenerty Rd. |
| Springfield Ave After Elcona Ave (8342) | Passengers on Routes 83 and 183 are directed to a temporary stop opposite Fenerty Rd. |
Willett St Before Westridge Dr (8503)
Stop Closure
Routes: 2, 136, 137, 138
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Willett St Before Westridge Dr (8503) will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Route 2, 136, 137, and 138 passengers are directed to Stop Willett St After Chadwick Pl (8488).
Willett St Before Harlington Cr (8497)
Stop Closure
Routes: 2, 136, 137, 138
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Willett St Before Harlington Cr (8497) will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Route 2, 136, 137, and 138 passengers are directed to Stop Willett St Before Chadwick Pl (8496).
Willett St After Dunbrack St (8491)
Stop Closure
Routes: 2, 136, 137, 138
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Willett St After Dunbrack St (8491) will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Route 2, 136, 137, and 138 passengers are directed to Stop Willett St After Glenforest Dr (8492).
Willett St After Chelsea Ln (8489)
Stop Closure
Routes: 2, 136, 137, 138
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Willett St After Chelsea Ln (8489) will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Route 2, 136, 137, and 138 passengers are directed to Stop Willett St Opposite Glenforest Dr (8495).
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.