News Release

Upper Water and Hollis Streets Road Construction

Friday, September 16, 2005 - Beginning Monday, September 19th, Harbour Solutions Project related construction on Upper Water St. will require the existing four lanes on Upper Water St. to be narrowed to a two lane two way street with traffic being diverted to the current southbound lanes.

This first phase of the work will have a two week duration. During this phase, traffic traveling north on Upper Water Street passing Casino Nova Scotia will be limited to right turns only.

The second phase of this work will also require the existing four lane street to be narrowed to a two lane two way street with traffic diverted to the current northbound lanes.

This phase of the work will have a six week duration. During this phase, traffic traveling north on Upper Water Street passing Casino Nova Scotia will be able to execute both right and left hand turns.

The total duration of construction is approximately 8 weeks.
Motorists are also advised that on our about Tuesday, September 20th, Harbour Solutions - Source Separation work on Hollis Street between Morris and South Streets will cause traffic disruptions.

Truck and vehicle traffic is asked to please use alternate routes.
The total duration of construction is approximately 6 weeks.
The hours of work for both projects will be Monday to Friday from 7 A.M. to 6 P.M., with some weekend work as required.

Experienced traffic control personnel at both work locations will ensure smooth traffic flow. On site personnel will also maintain communication with local residents and businesses to help minimize impacts.

We apologize for any inconvenience this necessary Harbour Solutions Project and Harbour Solutions-Source Separation work may cause.For more information please contact Anneli Lehikoinen at 425- 0141, James Campbell at 490-4604 or check our website at www.halifax.ca