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
Alderney Dr
Routes: 5, 6A/B/C, 53, 54, 55, 62, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B
Dutch Village Rd
Route: 28
Thistle St
Route: 56
Spring Garden Rd
Routes: 1, 8, 9A/B, 10A/B/C
Crystal Dr
Route: 53
University Ave
Route: 90
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)
Spring Garden Rd After South Park St (8322)
Spring Garden Rd Before South Park St (8333)
Sackville Dr Before Oakdale Dr (7323)
Morris St Before Birmingham St (7247)
Akerley Blvd Before Burnside Dr (6008)
Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd (6122)
First Lake Dr After Cavendish Dr (6687)
Hudson Way Before Princess Margaret Blvd (2298)
Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195)
Willett St After Chelsea Ln (8489)
Regency Park Dr Before Greenpark Cl (9082)
Collins Grv After Regal Rd (2255)
Collins Grv At Civic 70 (2256)
Collins Grv Before Spring Ave (2257)
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.
QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project
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.
Other Conventional Bus and Regional Express Service Disruptions
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 (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). |
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 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.
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.
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. to 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 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. to 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).
Beginning Monday, April 14, until Friday, June 27, 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:
Route 5 (to Scotia Square)
FROM PORTLAND ST
R-PRINCE ALBERT RD
L-IRISHTOWN RD
L-QUEEN ST
R-ALDERNEY DR
Route 6A/B (to Bridge Terminal)
FROM PORTLAND ST
R-PRINCE ALBERT RD
L-IRISHTOWN RD
L-QUEEN ST
R-ALDERNEY DR
Routes 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B (to University Ave)
FROM PORTLAND ST
R-PRINCE ALBERT RD
L-IRISHTOWN RD
L-QUEEN ST
R-ALDERNEY DR
Route 5 (to Portland Hills Terminal)
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
C-PORTLAND ST
Route 6A/B/C (to Woodside/Eastern Passage/Heritage Hills)
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
C-PORTLAND ST
Route 53 (to Highfield Terminal)
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
L-KING ST
Route 54 (to Breeze & Castleton)
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
L-KING ST
Route 55 (to Charles Keating & Waverly)
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
L-KING ST
Route 62 (to Gaston)
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
L-KING ST
Routes 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B
FROM ALDERNEY DR
L-PORTLAND ST
C-PORTLAND ST
| 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). |
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.
Beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7 a.m., Route 28 will be on detour until further notice due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 28 Inbound
Lacewood Terminal → Mumford Terminal
FROM ROSEDALE AVE
L-DUTCH VILLAGE RD
R-DUTCH VILLAGE RD
R-JOSEPH HOWE DR
L-SCOT ST
N/A
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop Dutch Village Rd Before Sunnybrae Ave (6638) | Passengers on Routes 28 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave Before Dutch Village Rd (8243). |
| Stop Joseph Howe Dr Before Scot St (6986) | Passengers on Route 28 are directed to Stop Scot St Before Desmond Ave (8262). |
Beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Temporary Stop Opposite 2180 Upper Water St will be closed 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).
Beginning Thursday, May 1, until Friday, June 20, 2025, Route 56 will be on detour, due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 56 Inbound
Wrights Cove → Bridge Terminal
FROM CRICHTON AVE
R-OCHTERLONEY ST
R-MAPLE ST
L-THISTLE ST
Route 56 Outbound
Bridge Terminal → Wrights Cove
FROM THISTLE ST
R-MAPLE ST
L-OCHTERLONEY ST
L-CRICHTON AVE
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop Thistle St After Maple St (8385) | Passengers on Route 56 are directed to Stop Thistle St Before Victoria Rd (8393). |
| Stop Thistle St After Beech St (8383) | Passengers on Route 56 are directed to Stop Thistle St Before Victoria Rd (8393). |
| Stop Thistle St After Mayflower St (8386) | Passengers on Route 56 are directed to Stop Crichton Ave After Oakdale Cr (6530). |
| Stop Thistle St Before Crichton Park Rd (8391) | Passengers on Route 56 are directed to Stop Crichton Ave After Oakdale Cr (6530). |
| Stop Thistle St After Crichton Park Rd (8384) | Passengers on Route 56 are directed to Stop Crichton Ave After Lakeview Ave (6531). |
| Stop Thistle St Before Mayflower St (8388) | Passengers on Route 56 are directed to Stop Thistle St Before Slayter St (8387). |
| Stop Thistle St Opposite Beech St (8390) | Passengers on Route 56 are directed to Stop Thistle St Before Slayter St (8387). |
Beginning Tuesday, May 20 until Friday, June 27, 2025, Stop Morris St After Birmingham St (7246) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B are directed to Stop Morris St Before Barrington St (8884).
Beginning Tuesday, May 20 until Friday, June 27, 2025, Stop Morris St Before Birmingham St (7247) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A/B are directed to Stop Morris St After Barrington St (8885).
Stop Akerley Blvd Before Burnside Dr (6008) will be closed until further notice due to construction. Passengers on Route 64 are directed to Akerley Blvd At Civic 75 (6001).
Beginning Sunday, June 1 until Friday, June 13, 2025, Stop Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd (6122) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 1, 8, 9A/B, 10A/B/C, 123, 127, 182, 183, 185, 192, 194, and 196 are directed to a temporary stop at 1546 Barrington St.
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.
Stop Hudson Way Before Princess Margaret Blvd (2298) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Route 51A/B are directed to a temporary stop, 140 meters south from the current stop, towards Hudson Way before Baffin Blvd.
Beginning Monday, June 9, until Friday, June 13, 2025, Stop Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195) will be closed, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 4, 7B, 8, and 90 are directed to a temporary stop near 1722 Robie St, approximately 90 meters from the current stop.
Beginning Monday, June 9, until Friday, June 13, 2025, Stop Willett St After Chelsea Ln (8489) will be closed daily, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Routes 2, 136, 137, and 138 are directed to Stop Dunbrack St After Willett St (6602).
Beginning Monday, June 9 until Friday, June 13, 2025, Stop Regency Park Dr Before Greenpark Cl (9082) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 30B and 137 are directed to Stop Thomas Raddall Dr After Regency Park Dr (9083).
Beginning Monday, June 9 until Friday, June 13, 2025, Stop Regency Park Dr After Greenpark Cl (9089) will be closed due to construction. Passengers on Routes 30B and 137 are directed to Stop Thomas Raddall Dr Before Regency Park Dr (9088).
Beginning Tuesday, June 10 until Friday, June 13, 2025, Stop Dentith Rd At Lewis St (6561) will be closed daily, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Routes 24 and 127 are directed to a temporary stop near 29 Dentith Rd, approximately 40 meters east from the current stop.
On Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13, 2025, Routes 1, 8, 9A/B, and 10A/B/C will be on detour daily from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Routes 1, 5, 10A/B/C, 320
FROM THISTLE ST
L-WYSE RD
R-WINDMILL RD
R-VICTORIA RD
R-ON RAMP TO MACKAY BRIDGE
C-MACKAY BRIDGE
L-RAMP TO BARRINGTON ST
C-BARRINGTON ST
Route 3
FROM NORTH ST (NE)
L-GOTTINGEN ST
L-YOUNG ST
R-ROBIE ST
S-MASSACHUSETTS AVE
RAMP MAC-D RAMP
A MURRAY MACKAY BRDG
HWY 111 EB EXIT 1 OFF RAMP
L-PRINCESS MARGARET BLVD
R-WINDMILL RD
L-WYSE RD
R-NANTUCKET AVE
Routes 1, 5, 10A/B/C, 320
FROM GOTTINGEN ST (NW)
L-YOUNG ST
R-ROBIE ST
S-MASSACHUSETTS AVE
RAMP MAC-D RAMP
A MURRAY MACKAY BRDG
HWY 111 EB EXIT 1 OFF RAMP
L-PRINCESS MARGARET BLVD
R-WINDMILL RD
L-WYSE RD
R-NANTUCKET AVE
Route 3
FROM THISTLE ST (SW)
L-WYSE RD
R-WINDMILL RD
L-PRINCESS MARGARET BLVD
A MURRAY MACKAY BRDG
RAMP MAC-J RAMP
S-BARRINGTON ST
R-NORTH ST
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop Spring Garden Rd Before South Park St (8334) | Passengers on Routes 1, 8, 9A/B, and 10A/B/C are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Queen St (8331). |
| Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Dresden Row (8330) | Passengers on Routes 1, 8, 9A/B, and 10A/B/C are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Queen St (8331). |
| Stop South Park St Before University Ave (8313) | Passengers on Routes 1, 8, 9A/B, and 10A/B/C are directed to Stop Spring Garden Rd Before Queen St (8331). |
Beginning Thursday, June 12, until Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Stop Collins Grv After Regal Rd (2255) will be closed for bus stop accessibility upgrades. Passengers on Routes 58, 72, and 158 are directed to a temporary stop at 28 Collins Grove.
Beginning Thursday, June 12, until Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Stop Collins Grv At Civic 70 (2256) will be closed for bus stop accessibility upgrades. Passengers on Routes 58, 72, and 158 are directed to a temporary stop at 86 Collins Grove.
Beginning Thursday, June 12, until Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Stop Collins Grv Before Spring Ave (2257) will be closed for bus stop accessibility upgrades. Passengers on Routes 58, 72, and 158 are directed to a temporary stop at 86 Collins Grove.
Beginning Thursday, June 12, until Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Stop Collins Grv Before Collins Grove Rg (2269) will be closed for bus stop accessibility upgrades. Passengers on Routes 58, 72, and 158 are directed to a temporary stop on Collins Grove, approximately 40 meters west of the current stop.
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Stop North St Before Gottingen St (7347) will be closed, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Routes 2 and 3 are directed to Stop North St Before Maynard St (7354).
On Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2025, Stop Oxford St Before Quinpool Rd (7421) will be closed, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Routes 1 and 24 are directed to Stop Oxford St Before Norwood St (7406).
On Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2025, Route 53 will be on detour, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 53 Inbound
FROM PINECREST DR (SE)
L-PRIMROSE ST
R-CRYSTAL DR
Route 53 Outbound
FROM CRYSTAL DR (W)
L-PRIMROSE ST
R-PINECREST DR
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop Crystal Dr Before Franklyn Ct (6539) | Passengers on Route 53 are directed to Stop Pinecrest Dr At Crystal Dr (7458). |
| Stop Crystal Dr Before Primrose St (6540) | Passengers on Route 53 are directed to a temporary stop near 81 Primrose St.. |
| Stop Crystal Dr Before Farthington Pl (2252) | Passengers on Route 53 are directed to a temporary stop opposite 81 Primrose Street. |
| Stop Crystal Dr Before Farthington Pl (2252) | Passengers on Route 53 are directed to Stop Pinecrest Dr Before Crystal Dr (7457). |
On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Route 90 will be on detour, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 90 Inbound
ROBIE ST (SE)
L-SOUTH ST
L-SOUTH PARK ST
R-MORRIS ST
N/A
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop University Ave After Robie St (8883) | Passengers on Route 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After University Ave (8188). |
| Stop University Ave After Summer St (8411) | Passengers on Route 90 are directed to Stop Robie St After University Ave (8188). |
On Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Stop Cow Bay Rd After Caldwell Rd (8666) will be closed daily, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to Stop Cow Bay Rd After Heritage Hills Dr (8667).
On Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Stop Cow Bay Rd Before Caldwell Rd (8674) will be closed daily, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Route 6C are directed to Stop Heritage Hills Dr Before Cow Bay Rd (8673).
Beginning Monday, June 16 until Friday, June 20, 2025, Stop Regency Park Dr Before Greenpark Cl (9082) will be closed daily, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Routes 30B and 137 are directed to a temporary stop near 169 Regency Park, approximately 57 meters northwest of the current stop.
Beginning Monday, June 16 until Friday, June 20, 2025, Stop Regency Park Dr After Solutions Dr (9081) will be closed daily, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., due to construction. Passengers on Routes 30B and 137 are directed to a temporary stop near 169 Regency Park, approximately 130 meters southeast of the current stop.
Beginning Wednesday, June 18, until Friday, June 20, 2025, Routes 28 and 137 will be con detour, due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
N/A
Route 28 (to Lacewood Terminal)
FROM DUTCH VILLAGE RD
L-FREDERICK AVE
L- ALEX ST
R- ROSEDALE AVE
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
|---|---|
| Affected Stop | Temporary Stop |
| Stop Rosedale Ave After Dutch Village Rd (8245) | Passengers on Routes 28 and 137 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave After Alex St (8249). |
| Stop Rosedale Ave At Civic 23 (8244) | Passengers on Routes 28 and 137 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave After Alex St (8249). |
| Stop Rosedale Ave At Civic 34 (8242) | Passengers on Routes 28 and 137 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave After Alex St (8249). |
| Stop Rosedale Ave Before Dutch Village Rd (8243) | Passengers on Routes 28 and 137 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave After Alex St (8249). |
| Stop Dutch Village Rd Before Andrew St (6609) | Passengers on Routes 28 and 137 are directed to Stop Rosedale Ave After Alex St (8249). |