Public Service Announcement

Portion of Birmingham Street to Become One-way Temporarily

(April 27, 2011) - Motorists in Halifax are advised that beginning Monday, May 2nd the block of Birmingham Street between Spring Garden Road and Queen Street will be converted to one-way traffic flow. This will remain in place for approximately 16 months to safely accommodate traffic while construction activity continues in the area due to on-going new development projects.

Traffic will be permitted to travel in the southbound direction only. Clear signage will be posted in the area and a map can be viewed online at www.halifax.ca/designcon/cons/ConstructionHotSpots.html.

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CONTACT:

Shaune MacKinlay
HRM, Corporate Communications
490-6531