News Release

Downtown Dartmouth Road Construction

(Friday, January 12, 2007) - Attention motorists, on-going Harbour Solutions Project construction has closed the southbound lanes of Alderney Drive from Portland Street to King Street. The existing northbound lanes of Alderney Drive from King Street to Portland Street have been converted to two lane, two way traffic during the closure.

The expected duration of construction is 4 weeks.

Sidewalks remain open.
No loss of municipal services is anticipated during construction.
Please note, all shops and services adjacent to the work zone, will remain open during the construction period.
The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm, with weekends as required.
Experienced traffic control personnel will be on-site to ensure smooth traffic flow. On site personnel will also maintain communication with local residents and businesses to help minimize disruption.
We apologize for any inconvenience this necessary Harbour Solutions Project construction 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 and follow the Naturally Green links to the Harbour Solutions Project.

-30-

James Campbell,

Harbour Solutions Project Office
902-490-4604