Phase 2 of Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor Project Begins with Intersection Closure in Halifax
Phase 2 of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor Project in Halifax has started with the temporary closure of the Bayers Road and Oxford Street intersection. The work includes deep excavation for water main upgrades and sewer separation. One-way outbound traffic is scheduled to resume on November 12, with full two-way traffic expected by December 17.
Phase 2 of the Bayers Road Transit Priority Corridor Project began Wednesday in Halifax with the temporary closure of the Bayers Road and Oxford Street intersection. Construction on Bayers Road has been ongoing since August.
Manuel Cierra, program manager for the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), stated that the excavation will be approximately 15 feet deep along the center of the road. Halifax Water is working as an internal stakeholder on transmission water main upgrades and sewer separation plans alongside the road construction.
The closure has increased traffic congestion and delays for commuters. Local drivers have expressed frustration regarding limited alternative routes, with some avoiding the area or seeking new paths to navigate around the construction. Businesses, homes, and schools in the surrounding area are affected by the closure.
HRM has provided local access traffic arrangements, including an additional inbound lane for local traffic only from Connolly Street to Connaught Avenue. Bayers Road between Windsor Street and Connolly Street will open to one-way outbound traffic on November 12. Two-way traffic on Bayers Road is expected to be restored on December 17.