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.
Bus Stop Changes - Feb. 24, 2025
Start Date: Monday, Feb. 24, 2025
As part of the service changes starting on Feb. 24, 2025, a number of new bus stops will open, and existing stops will be discontinued:
New Stops
- Stop Cobequid Rd After Maple Grove Dr (2349) will open. This stop will be serviced by Routes 82 and 182.
- Stop Barrington St Before Smith St (2350) will open. This stop will be serviced by Route 29. This stop serves as a consolidation of stops Barrington St After Green St (6092) and Barrington St Before Inglis St (6111).
Discontinued Stops
- Stop Cobequid Rd Before Maple Grove Dr (6441) will close. Passengers on Routes 82 and 182 are directed to the new Stop Cobequid Rd After Maple Grove Dr (2349).
- Stop Barrington St After Prince St (6103) will close. Passengers on Routes 1, 7A, 8, 9A/B, and 10A/B/C are directed to the existing Stop Barrington St Before Blowers St (6102).
- Stop Barrington St After Green St (6092) will close. Passengers on Route 29 are directed at to the new Stop Barrington St Before Smith St (2350).
- Stop Barrington St Before Inglis St (6111) will close. Passengers on Route 29 are directed at to the new Stop Barrington St Before Smith St (2350).
- Stop Kearney Lake Rd Before Dunbrack St (7025) will close. This stop was only serviced by Route 196 and will close due to the new routing adjustments. Passengers are directed to use alternate Express Routes that service the area.
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.
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.
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.
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 showing the locations of Stop 6096 and Stop 6113.
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 showing the locations of Stop 6096 and Stop 6113.
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 showing the locations of Stop 8310 and Stop 6970.
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 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). |
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 showing the locations of Stop 6908 and the temporary replacement stop.
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 showing the locations of Stop 8196 and Stop 8183.
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 showing the locations of Stop 8567 and the temporary replacement stop.
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 Stop |
|---|
| Affected Stop |
| N/A |
Beginning Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Stop Morris St After Birmingham St (7246) will be closed on weekdays (Monday to Friday), from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Routes 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, and 168A/B are directed to Stop Morris St Before Barrington St (8884).
A map showing the locations of Stop 7246 and Stop 8884.
Beginning Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Stop Morris St Before Birmingham St (7247) will be closed on weekdays (Monday to Friday), from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Routes 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, and 168A/B are directed to Stop Morris St After Barrington St (8885).
A map showing the locations of Stop 7247 and Stop 8885.
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 showing the locations of Stop 8322 and Stop 8335.
Beginning Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, Stop Main Ave After Titus St (7166) will be closed until further notice. Passengers on Routes 2, 3, 4, 135, 136, and 138 are directed to Stop Main Ave After Ford St (7163).
A map showing the locations of Stop 7166 and Stop 7163.
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 showing the locations of Stop 8333 and Stop 8336.
Beginning Monday, Mar. 17, until Friday, Mar. 21, 2025, Stop Robie St Before Quinpool Rd (8214) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7B, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After Welsford St (8190).
A map showing the locations of Stop 8214 and Stop 8190.
On Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, Stop North Preston Rd After Beals Cr (7107) will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Route 61 are directed to Stop Simmonds Rd Before North Preston Rd (8281).
A map showing the locations of Stop 7107 and Stop 8281.
On Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, Stop North Preston Rd Before Beals Cr (7113) will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Route 61 are directed to Stop North Preston Rd Before Upper Governor St (7102).
A map showing the locations of Stop 7113 and Stop 7102.
On Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025, Stop Forest Hills Pky At Cole Harbour Place (6669) will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Routes 61, 63, and 161 are directed to Stop Forest Hills Pky Before 2nd Chameau Cr (6666).
A map showing the locations of Stop 6669 and Stop 6666.
Beginning Friday, Mar. 28 at 6:30 p.m., until 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Mar. 31, 2025, Route 9A/B 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
Route 9A/B Outbound
FROM SUMMER ST
R-BELL RD
L-AHERN AVE
COGSWELL ST
L-COGSWELL ST
R-QUINPOOL RD
| Affected Stop |
|---|
| Affected Stop |
| Stop Summer St After Bell Rd (8363) |
| Stop Bell Rd After Robie St (6291) |
