PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Phase 2 of Traffic Changes in Downtown Halifax to Take Effect

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 - Effective Monday, Oct. 17, the two-way blocks on Lower Water Street will convert to one-way traffic flow in the north-bound direction.

Initiated by a recommendation from HRMbyDesign and developed through public consultation, the changes in street direction will allow for new bike lanes and on-street parking spaces.

This is the second set of changes to traffic direction downtown. One more phase, which will include additional downtown streets, is scheduled for March 2012.

HRM is advising motorists to visit www.halifax.ca/traffic or call 490-4000 or for more information.

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Contact:
Michaelyn Thompson
HRM Communications
490-5940