This page lists temporary Halifax Transit service disruptions for conventional bus, Regional Express, and Ferry services, including temporary stop closures and detours.
Ferry
Halifax Regional Municipality is hosting SailGP 2026 from June 19 to 21. The event involves a two-day sailing competition (June 20 & 21) with one practice day (June 19).
To accommodate the event, ferry service will pause daily from June 19 to 21, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Shuttle bus service between Woodside (Friday only), Alderney and Water Street Terminals will replace ferry service during this time.
Friday, June 19
Alderney ferry service:
- Last departure from Alderney Ferry Terminal: 2 p.m.
- Last departure from Halifax Ferry Terminal: 2:15 p.m.
*Alderney ferry service will resume at 6:30 p.m.
Woodside ferry service:
- Last departure from Woodside Ferry Terminal: 2:07 p.m.
- Last departure from Halifax Ferry Terminal: 2:22 p.m.
*Woodside ferry service will resume at 6:37 p.m.
Saturday, June 20
Alderney ferry service:
- Last departure from Alderney Ferry Terminal: 2 p.m.
- Last departure from Halifax Ferry Terminal: 2:15 p.m.
*Alderney ferry service will resume at 6:30 p.m.
Woodside ferry service:
*Woodside ferry service does not operate on weekends.
Sunday, June 21
Alderney ferry service:
- Last departure from Alderney Ferry Terminal: 2 p.m.
- Last departure from Halifax Ferry Terminal: 2:15 p.m.
*Alderney ferry service will resume at 6:30 p.m.
Woodside ferry service:
*Woodside ferry service does not operate on weekends.
Shuttle buses
Shuttle bus service between Woodside (Friday only), Alderney and Water Street Terminals will replace ferry service during these times. Shuttle buses will depart and arrive at the bus stop locations listed in the table below:
| Terminal | Departure location | Arrival location |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal | Departure location | Arrival location |
| Alderney Ferry Terminal | Opposite Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 1 (6030) | Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 2 (6063) |
| Water Street Terminal | Water St Terminal (8435) | Water St Terminal (8435) |
| Woodside Ferry Terminal | Woodside Ferry Terminal Bay 1 (8962) | Woodside Ferry Terminal Bay 1 (8962) |
Detours
Detour: Pinecrest Dr
Route(s): 53, 72
Start Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
End Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Pinecrest Dr at the intersection of Pinecrest Dr and Crystal Dr
Routes 53 and 72 will be on detour daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting Monday, June 15 until Wednesday, June 17 due to construction. Buses will detour as follows:
Route 53 Inbound
FROM HIGHFIELD TERMINAL
R - PINECREST DR
L - PRIMROSE ST
R - PINECREST DR
L - JACKSON RD
R - LEAMAN DR TO ROUTE
Route 72 Inbound
FROM PINECREST DR
L - PRIMROSE ST
R - ROBERT BURNS DR
L - INTO HIGHFIELD TERMINAL
Route 53 Outbound
FROM LEAMAN DR
L - JACKSON RD
R - PINECREST DR
L - PRIMROSE ST
R - ROBERT BURNS DR
L - INTO HIGHFIELD TERMINAL
Route 72 Outbound
FROM HIGHFIELD TERMINAL
R - PINECREST DR
L - PRIMROSE ST
R - PINECREST DR TO ROUTE
| Affected stop | Temporary stop |
|---|---|
| Affected stop | Temporary stop |
| Pinecrest Dr At Civic 123 (7455) | Highfield Terminal |
| Pinecrest Dr At Civic 112 (2329) | Highfield Terminal |
| Pinecrest Dr At Civic 103 (7452) | Highfield Terminal |
| Pinecrest Dr After Primrose St (2355) | Temporary stop at 72 Pinecrest Dr |
| Crystal Dr Before Pinecrest Dr (2253) | Temporary stop at 72 Pinecrest Dr |
| Crystal Dr Before Franklyn Ct (6539) | Pinecrest Dr After Primrose St (2369) |
| Crystal Dr Before Farthington Pl (2252) | Temporary stop at 72 Pinecrest Dr |
| Crystal Dr Before Primrose St (6540) | Pinecrest Dr After Primrose St (2369) |
| Leaman Dr Before Ambercrest Pl (2251) | Temporary stop at 72 Pinecrest Dr |
| Leaman Dr After Ambercrest Pl (7126) | Leaman Dr Before Albro Lake Rd (7127) |
Detour: Windsor St
Route(s): 8, 192, 194, 196, 330
Start Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: All-day
Routes 8, 192, 194, 196 and 330 will be on detour until further notice on outbound trips only. Buses will detour as follows:
Routes 8, 192, 194, 196, 330 Inbound
N/A
Routes 8, 192, 194, 196, 330 Outbound
FROM YOUNG ST
R - WINDSOR ST
L - CONNAUGHT AVE
R - BAYERS RD
Stop Closures
Dorothea Dr Before Donview Dr (2259)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 58, 158
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Dorothea Dr Before Donview Dr (2259) will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 due to construction. Passengers on Routes 58 and 158 are directed to a temporary stop at Civic 102.
Dorothea Dr Opposite Regal Rd (6576)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 58, 158
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Dorothea Dr Opposite Regal Rd (6576) will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 due to construction. Passengers on Routes 58 and 158 are directed to a temporary stop at Civic 103.
Woodlawn Rd Before Belle Vista Dr (8595)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 58, 63, 67, 158
Start Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
End Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: All day
Stop Woodlawn Rd Before Belle Vista Dr (8595) will be closed from Monday, June 15 until Friday, June 19 due to construction. Passengers on Routes 58, 63, 67 and 158 are directed to Stop Woodlawn Rd Before Ellenvale Ave (8597).
Woodlawn Rd Before Mt Edward Rd (8592)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 63, 67, 72
Start Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
End Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: All day
Stop Woodlawn Rd Before Mt Edward Rd (8592) will be closed from Monday, June 15 until Friday, June 19 due to construction.
- Passengers on Route 63 are directed to Stop Woodlawn Rd Before Spikenard St (8604).
- Passengers on Routes 67 and 72 are directed to Stop Mt Edward Rd Opposite John Cross Dr (7260).
Crichton Ave Before Lakeside Terr (6529)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 54, 55, 56
Start Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
End Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Crichton Ave Before Lakeside Terr (6529) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, June 15 until Friday, June 19 due to construction. Passengers on Routes 54, 55 and 56 are directed to Stop Glen Manor Dr Before Brookdale Cr (6736).
Crichton Ave After Hillside Ave (6532)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 54, 55, 56
Start Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
End Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Crichton Ave After Hillside Ave (6532) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, June 15 until Friday, June 19 due to construction. Passengers on Routes 54, 55 and 56 are directed to Stop Glen Manor Dr Before Crichton Ave (6735).
Barrington St After Artz St (6088)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 2, 5, 10A/B/C, 29, 84, 93
Start Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (9 a.m.)
End Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (4 p.m.)
Time: 24/7
Stop Barrington St After Artz St (6088) will be closed from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9 until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23 due to construction. Passengers on Routes 2, 5, 10A/B/C, 29, 84 and 93 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Artz St (2333).
Crichton Ave After Lakeview Ave (6531)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 54, 55, 56
Start Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
End Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Crichton Ave After Lakeview Ave (6531) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, June 8 until Monday, June 15 due to construction.
- Passengers on Routes 54 and 55 are directed to Stop Crichton Ave Opp Boathouse Ln (6528).
- Passengers on Route 56 are directed to Stop Thistle St After Crichton Park Rd (8384).
Crichton Ave After Oakdale Cr (6530)
Stop Closure
Route(s): 54, 55, 56
Start Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
End Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop Crichton Ave After Oakdale Cr (6530) will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, June 8 until Monday, June 15 due to construction.
- Passengers on Routes 54 and 55 are directed to Stop Crichton Ave After Boathouse Ln (6534).
- Passengers on Route 56 are directed to Stop Thistle St Before Crichton Park Rd (8391).
Herring Cove Rd After Auburn Ave (6875)
Stop Closure
Route: 9A/B
Start Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)
Time: All-day
Stop Herring Cove Rd After Auburn Ave (6875) will be closed until further notice, due to construction. Passengers on Route 9A/B are directed to Stop Herring Cove Rd After Drysdale Rd (6858).
Tower Rd After Rogers Dr (8401)
Stop Closure
Route: 29
Start Date: January 2026
End Date: December 2026 (approx.)
Time: 24/7
Stop Tower Rd After Rogers Dr (8401) will be closed until approximately December 2026 due to construction related to the Tower Road CN Bridge Rehabilitation project. Passengers on Route 29 are directed to a temporary stop near 934 Tower Rd.
Tower Rd After Atlantic St (8402)
Stop Closure
Route: 29
Start Date: January 2026
End Date: December 2026 (approx.)
Time: 24/7
Stop Tower Rd After Atlantic St (8402) will be closed until approximately December 2026 due to construction related to the Tower Road CN Bridge Rehabilitation project. Passengers on Route 29 are directed to a temporary stop near 934 Tower Rd.
Tower Rd At Atlantic St (8403)
Stop Closure
Route: 29
Start Date: January 2026
End Date: December 2026 (approx.)
Time: 24/7
Stop Tower Rd At Atlantic St (8403) will be closed until approximately December 2026 due to construction related to the Tower Road CN Bridge Rehabilitation project. Passengers on Route 29 are directed to Stop Tower Rd Before Inglis St (8408).
Tower Rd At Harbourview Dr (8404)
Stop Closure
Route: 29
Start Date: January 2026
End Date: December 2026 (approx.)
Time: 24/7
Stop Tower Rd At Harbourview Dr (8404) will be closed until approximately December 2026 due to construction related to the Tower Road CN Bridge Rehabilitation project. Passengers on Route 29 are directed to a temporary stop located near 593 Tower Rd.
Tower Rd Opposite Harbourview Dr (8407)
Stop Closure
Route: 29
Start Date: January 2026
End Date: December 2026 (approx.)
Time: 24/7
Stop Tower Rd Opposite Harbourview Dr (8407) will be closed until approximately December 2026 due to construction related to the Tower Road CN Bridge Rehabilitation project. Passengers on Route 29 are directed to a temporary stop located near 596 Tower Rd.
Hudson Way Before Princess Margaret Blvd (2298)
Stop Closure
Route: 51A/B
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)
Time: 24/7
Stop Hudson Way Before Princess Margaret Blvd (2298) will be closed until further notice. Passengers on Route 51A/B are directed to a temporary stop set opposite Baffin Blvd at Hudson Way.
Micmac Blvd After Horizon Ct (7213)
Stop Closure
Route: 10B/C, 56, 72
End Date: N/A (closed until further notice)
Time: 24/7
Stop Micmac Blvd After Horizon Ct (7213) will be closed until further notice. Passengers on Routes 10B/C, 56 and 72 are directed to a temporary stop 50 metres west, near 1020 Micmac Blvd.
Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 7B, 8, 90
Start Date: Monday, July. 7, 2025
End Date: N/A
Time: All-day
Stop Robie St After Jubilee Rd (8195) will be closed until further notice, beginning Monday, July 7. Passengers on Routes 4, 7B, 8, and 90 are directed to Stop Robie St Before Bliss St (8194).
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).
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.
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.
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).
Windsor St Before Strawberry Hill St (8567)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 90
Start Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024
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.
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 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).
Windsor St Before Strawberry Hill St (8567)
Stop Closure
Routes: 4, 90
Start Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024
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.
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).
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.
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.