Project overview
The municipality is advancing the All Ages and Abilities (AAA) bicycle network to enhance safety and connectivity on Brunswick Street between Spring Garden Road and Cogswell Street.
This project includes the following on- and off-street improvements:
- Protected two-way bike lanes will be installed on the west side of Brunswick Street in this area.
- A new landscaped public space at the foot of Citadel Hill, creating a more welcoming gateway to downtown for active transportation users.
- Sidewalk accessibility will be improved near the intersection of Brunswick and Sackville streets with upgrades to pedestrian ramps and the removal of existing pinch points.
This project aligns with the Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP), which identifies Brunswick Street as a key corridor for protected bikeways and enhanced streetscaping. These improvements will link key destinations in the downtown core, driven by future developments and growing residential density.
Project map
Construction impacts
Traffic delays and road closures related to this work will be communicated in advance whenever possible. Municipal public service announcements for traffic delays and road closures are available on halifax.ca/news and on the @hfxgov X account. Marked detours will be in place during any road closures.
Pedestrian access will be maintained through the project area during this work, including access to businesses and residential buildings.
Current project status
This project is expected to be tendered for construction in April 2025. Construction is expected to take place during the 2025 construction season.
Additional details will be shared following tender award.
Project history
- Project background
Regional Council voted in support of the Brunswick Street Functional Plan on Jan, 10, 2023. Since then, the municipality has been working to develop and finalize the design for this area, incorporating feedback from past community engagement sessions. Learn more about past engagement efforts for this project here.
- Past community engagement
Public engagement was launched on August 23, 2021, via Shape Your City and YouTube.
The survey and recorded presentation were advertised through sponsored posts on Facebook and shared on the municipality’s Twitter (now known as X), Instagram, and Facebook accounts. The survey link was also emailed to external stakeholders including businesses along the corridor and cycling advocacy groups. The survey closed on September 30, 2021, with 1100 responses, at that time the video had been viewed 325 times on YouTube and the Shape your City page had received more than 3700 visits.
Questions?
Call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca.