News Release

Downtown Halifax Road Construction

(Tuesday, June 27, 2006) - Attention motorists, continued Harbour Solutions Project related construction on Upper Water St., near HMCS Scotian, is scheduled to get underway on or after Wednesday, June 28, 2006.

The expected duration of construction is four weeks.

During this work the existing traffic pattern will be reduced to one lane running south and one lane running north for the initial 2 week phase of the work. During the last two weeks of the work, traffic will be restored to the existing pattern with one lane running south and two lanes running north.

There will be no loss of municipal services during construction.

The hours of work will be Monday - Friday 7AM - 6PM, with weekends as required.

Experienced traffic control personnel 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

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Contact: James Campbell

Harbour Solutions Office,

490-4604