Bayers Road and Oxford Street Intersection in Halifax to Reopen Sunday
The intersection of Bayers Road and Oxford Street in Halifax will reopen by the end of the day on Sunday, Nov. 15, following a month-long closure for Phase 2 of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor project. Outbound traffic will be restored, while most inbound traffic will continue to follow detour routes until two-way travel resumes in mid-December.
The intersection of Bayers Road and Oxford Street in Halifax is scheduled to reopen by the end of the day on Sunday, Nov. 15. The area had been closed to traffic since Oct. 14 as part of Phase 2 of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor project.
The closure was necessary to install an upgraded Halifax Water transmission main and other infrastructure beneath the intersection. The reopening was originally set for Nov. 11, but unfavourable weather affected construction activities and pushed the timeline back.
Phase 2 of the project began in August and is expected to continue for two years. Local and emergency access has been maintained at all times during the work.
Upon reopening, Bayers Road between Windsor Street and Connolly Street will return to a standard configuration with outbound access restored. Most inbound traffic will continue to follow the established detour route. However, Bayers Road will remain open for inbound traffic through the Connaught Avenue intersection to Connolly Street strictly for local residents and business access.
Drivers should expect delays, and sidewalks and crosswalks may be temporarily closed. Transit routes will continue to follow existing detours.
Two-way traffic on Bayers Road is expected to be fully restored in mid-December when construction activity slows down for the winter season.