Service Disruptions

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

Bell Rd
Routes: 9A/B, 123, 127, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, 196

Alderney Dr
Routes: 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B

Chebucto Rd
Routes: 2, 3, 24, 123, 127


Stop Closures


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.


QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project

Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Robie St After Veterans Memorial Ln (8179)

Start Date: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)

Routes Affected: 4, 7A, 8, 90

Beginning Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, until further notice, Stop Robie St After Veterans Memorial Ln (8179) 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.


Construction Notice

Stop Closure 
Robie St Before Quinpool Rd (8223)

Start Date: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)

Routes Affected: 4, 7A, 8, 90

Beginning Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, until further notice, Stop Robie St Before Quinpool Rd (8223) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7A, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After Quinpool Rd (8184).

A map showing the opened and closed bus stops near the QEII expansion construction site.

A map showing the opened and closed bus stops near the QEII expansion construction site.


Detour Notice

Detour Notice: Bell Rd

Start Date: Monday, Mar. 31, 2025
End Date: Friday, May. 2, 2025

Route Affected: 9A/B, 123, 127, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, 196

Beginning Monday, Mar. 31, at 6:30 a.m., until Friday, May 2, 2025, Routes 9A/B, 123, 127, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, and 196 will be on detour due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Route 9A/B Inbound
FROM QUINPOOL RD
R-ROBIE ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R-SUMMER ST

Routes 123, 127 Inbound
FROM ROBIE ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R-SUMMER ST

Routes 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, 196 Inbound
FROM SUMMER ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN

Route 9A/B Outbound
FROM SUMMER ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R-ROBIE ST
L-QUINPOOL RD

Routes 123, 127 Outbound
FROM SUMMER ST
L-VETERANS MEMORIAL LN
R- ROBIE ST

Affected Stops

3 stops in the area will be impacted.
Affected Stop Temporary Stop
Affected Stop Temporary Stop
Stop Summer St After Bell Rd (8363) Passengers on Routes 9A/B, 123, and 127 are directed to a temporary stop on Veterans Memorial Lane. Routes 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, and 196 will continue to service Stop 8363.
Stop Bell Rd After Robie St (6291) Passengers on Routes 9A/B, 123, and 127 are directed to Stop Robie St After Pepperell St (8183).
Stop Summer St After Veterans Memorial Ln (2304) Passengers on Routes 9A/B, 123, 127, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, and 196 are directed to a temporary stop on Veterans Memorial Ln.
A map showing the detour.

Other Conventional Bus and Regional Express Service Disruptions

Construction Notice

Temporary Stop Relocation
Oxford St After North St (7411)

Start Date: Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 
End Date: N/A (relocated until further notice)

Route Affected: 1

Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, 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.


Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Joseph Howe Dr After Clinton Ave (7006)

Start Date: Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)

Route Affected: 24

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 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 2669 Joseph Howe Dr.

A map directing passengers to the temporary stop.

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


Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Barrington St After South St (6096)

Start Date:  Monday, Jan. 8, 2024
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)

Route Affected: 7B

Starting Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, Stop Barrington St After South St (6096) will be closed until further notice, due to a long-term construction project. Passengers on Route 7B are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Morris St (6113).

A map directing passengers to the temporary stop.

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


Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Stop South Park St Before Inglis St (8310)

Start Date: Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)

Routes Affected: 4, 10

Beginning Wednesday, Apr. 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 directing passengers to the temporary stop.

A map showing the locations of Stop 8310 and Stop 6970.


Halifax Transit Detour

Detour Notice
Lower Water St

Start Date: Monday, Aug. 12, 2024
End Date: N/A (until further notice)

Routes Affected: 29, 90

Beginning Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, until further notice, Routes 29 and 90 will be on detour daily on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Route 90 Inbound
L-BARRINGTON ST
R-GEORGE ST
L-WATER ST TERMINAL
*No service to Lower Water St

Route 29 Outbound
CONTINUE ON BARRINGTON ST
R-GEORGE ST
L-WATER ST TERMINAL
*No service to Lower Water St

Affected Stops

5 stops in the area will be impacted.
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).

Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Herring Cove Rd Opposite Bronson Ave (6908)

Date: Monday, May 13, 2024
End Date: Approx. May 2025

Routes Affected: 9A, 9B

Beginning Monday, May 13, 2024, until approximately May 2025, Stop Herring Cove Rd Opposite Bronson Ave (6908) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 9A and 9B are directed to the temporary stop approximately 35m Southeast at Civic 666.

A map directing passengers to the temporary replacement stop.

A map showing the locations of Stop 6908 and the temporary replacement stop.


Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Robie St Before Cedar St (8196)

Start Date: Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)

Routes Affected: 4, 7B, 8, 90

Beginning Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024, until further notice, Stop Robie St Before Cedar St (8196) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7B, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After Pepperall St (8183).

A map directing passengers to the temporary stop.

A map showing the locations of Stop 8196 and Stop 8183.


Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Windsor St Before Strawberry Hill St (8567)

Start Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)

Routes Affected: 4, 90

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, until further notice, Stop Windsor St Before Strawberry Hill St (8567) will be closed 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.

A map directing passengers to the temporary replacement stop.

A map showing the locations of Stop 8567 and the temporary replacement stop.


Halifax Transit Detour

Detour Notice
Regional Express Route 330

Start Date: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2025
End Date: N/A (until further notice)

Route Affected: 330

Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, until further notice, Route 330 will be on detour. Buses will detour as follows:

Route 330 Inbound
FROM HIGHWAY 103
R-EXIT 1D TO DUNBRACK ST
L-DUNBRACK ST
R-MAIN AVE
S-FAIRVIEW OVERPASS TO BEDFORD HWY
C-BEDFORD HWY
R-KEMPT RD
L-YOUNG ST

N/A

Affected Stops

No stops in the area will be impacted.
Affected Stop
Affected Stop
N/A

Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Spring Garden Rd After South Park St (8322)

Start Date: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
End Date: Jun. 2025 (Approx.)

Route Affected: 4

Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Stop Spring Garden Rd After South Park St (8322) will be closed on weekdays (Monday to Friday), from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Route 4 are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Summer St (8335).

A map directing passengers to the temporary replacement stop.

A map showing the locations of Stop 8322 and Stop 8335.


Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Spring Garden Rd Before South Park St (8333)

Start Date: Monday, Mar. 10, 2025 
End Date: Sunday, Jun. 15, 2025

Routes Affected: 1, 8, 9A/B

Beginning Monday, Mar. 10, until Sunday, Jun. 15, 2025, Stop Spring Garden Rd Before South Park St (8333) will be closed daily on weekdays (Monday to Friday), from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Routes 1, 8, and 9A/B are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd After Dresden Row (8336).

A map directing passengers to the temporary stop.

A map showing the locations of Stop 8333 and Stop 8336.


Detour Notice

Detour Notice: Alderney Dr

Start Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
End Date: Friday, June 6, 2025

Routes Affected: 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B

Beginning Monday, April 14, until Friday, June 6, 2025, Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165, and 168A/B will be on detour due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B Inbound
FROM PORTLAND ST
R-PRINCE ALBERT RD
L-IRISHTOWN RD
L-QUEEN ST
R-ALDERNEY DR

Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B Outbound
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
C-PORTLAND ST

Routes 53, 54, 55, 62 Outbound
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
L-KING ST

Affected Stops

2 stops in the area will be impacted.
Affected Stop Temporary Stop
Affected Stop Temporary Stop
Stop Alderney Dr Before Prince St (6028) Passengers on Routes 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, and 62 are directed to Stop Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 2 (6063).
Stop Alderney Dr Before Prince St (6029) Passengers on Routes 5 and 6A/B/C are directed to Stop Opposite Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 1 (6030).
A map showing the temporary detour.

Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Sackville Dr Before Oakdale Dr (7323) 

Start Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 
End Date: N/A (Closed until further notice)

Routes Affected: 8, 87

Beginning Friday, Apr. 11, 2025, Stop Sackville Dr Before Oakdale Dr (7323) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 8 and 87 are directed to a temporary stop approximately 30 meters after the current stop.


Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Hillsboro Dr After Main St (6934)

Start Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 
End Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Routes Affected: 68, 168A/B

On Wednesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 17, 2025, Stop Hillsboro Dr After Main St (6934) will be closed from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Routes 68 and 168A/B are directed to Stop Hillsboro Dr After Karen Dr (6937).

A map directing passengers to the temporary stop.

Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Hillsboro Dr Before Barbara Dr (6935)

Start Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 
End Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Routes Affected: 68, 168B

On Wednesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 17, 2025, Stop Hillsboro Dr Before Barbara Dr (6935) will be closed from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Routes 68 and 168B are directed to Stop Hillsboro Dr After Auburn Dr (6932).

A map directing passengers to the temporary stop.

Detour Notice

Detour Notice: Chebucto Rd

Start Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
End Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Routes Affected: 2, 3, 24, 123, 127

Beginning Wednesday, April 16, until Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Routes 2,3, 24, 123, and 127 will be on detour daily, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:

Route 2/3 Inbound
FROM CHEBUCTO RD
R-CONNAUGHT AVE
L-OAK ST
L-OXFORD ST
R-NORTH ST

Route 24 Inbound
FROM CHEBUCTO RD
R-CONNAUGHT AVE
L-OAK ST
R-OXFORD ST

Routes 123, 127 Inbound
FROM CHEBUCTO RD
L-NORTH ST
R-WINDSOR ST
L-CUNARD

N/A

Affected Stops

2 stops in the area will be impacted.
Affected Stop Temporary Stop
Affected Stop Temporary Stop
Stop Chebucto Rd Before Elm St (6406) Passengers on Routes 2, 3, and 24 are directed to Stop Chebucto Rd Before Newton Ave (6407).
Stop North St Before Oxford St (7355) Passengers on Routes 2 and 3 are directed to Stop North St Before Dublin St (7345). Passengers on Route 24 are directed to Stop Oxford St After Oak St (7420).

Construction Notice

Stop Closure
Wyse Rd Before Howe St (8622)

Start Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 
End Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025

Routes Affected: 3, 53

On Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025, Stop Wyse Rd Before Howe St (8622) will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. due to construction. Passengers on Routes 3 and 53 are directed to Stop Wyse Rd Before Elmwood Ave (8620).