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Halifax Transit @hfxtransit.bsky.social · 28d
New ferry boarding procedures start Monday, Nov. 3.

1. Passengers are now asked to enter the waiting area single file. This simple change will help keep everyone safer during boarding.

2. Let staff know if you or someone in your group may need extra assistance in the case of an emergency.

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Routes 53 and 72 will be on detour from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, due to construction.

Location: Pinecrest Dr from Crystal Dr to Albro Lake Rd

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#PinecrestDr
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Routes 29 and 93 will be on detour from 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, until 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Location: Lady Hammond Rd between Mackintosh St and Commission St

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#LadyHammondRd
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November 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Routes 39, 84, 182, 183, 185 and 186 are unable to travel the MacKay Bridge and will detour as follows until further notice:

Route 39 Inbound
BEDFORD HWY
R-MASSACHUSETTS AVE
S-ROBIE ST
L-YOUNG ST
R-GOTTINGEN ST
L-NORTH ST
MACDONALD BRDG
L-WYSE RD
R-BOLAND RD
L-VICTORIA RD
R-HIGHFIELD PARK DR

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November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Stop Woodlawn Rd After Portland St (8589) will be closed on Sunday, Nov. 23, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 58, 63, and 67 are directed to Stop Woodlawn Rd Before Bruce St (8596).

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#8339
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November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Stop Pinecrest Dr At Crystal Dr (7458) will be permanently discontinued effective Monday, Nov. 24.

Passengers on Route 53 are directed to Stop Crystal Dr Before Franklyn Ct (6539) or Stop Pinecrest Dr At Civic 103 (7452).

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November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Stop Woodlawn Rd After Portland St (8589) will be closed on Sunday, Nov. 23, due to construction. Passengers on Routes 58, 63, and 67 are directed to Stop Woodlawn Rd Before Bruce St (8596).

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#8339
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November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Routes 29 and 93 will be on detour starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 until the start of service on Monday, Nov. 24. One stop in the area will be impacted.

Location: Lady Hammond Rd

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#LadyHammondRd
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November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Route 51A/B will be on detour from Wednesday, Nov. 19 until the start of service on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. 3 stops in the area will be impacted.

Location: Princess Margaret Blvd

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#PrincessMargaretBlvd
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November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Route 51A/B will be on detour from Wednesday, Nov. 19 until the start of service on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. 3 stops in the area will be impacted.

Location: Princess Margaret Blvd

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#PrincessMargaretBlvd
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Routes 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, & 168A/B will be on detour fromTuesday, Nov. 18 until further notice. 2 stops in the area will be impacted.

Location: University Ave between Robie St and South Park St, southbound direction

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#UniversityAve
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November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Halifax Transit wants to hear from you. What do you think about the Student Transit Pass Program? Share your thoughts and complete the Student Transit Pass Fall survey by December 15, 2025. For full details, visit engagehalifax.ca/talktransit
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Routes 90, 135, 136, 137, 138, 158, 159, 161, 165, & 168A/B will be on detour fromTuesday, Nov. 18 until further notice. 2 stops in the area will be impacted.

Location: University Ave between Robie St and South Park St, southbound direction

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#UniversityAve
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November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Routes 1, 2, 4, 5, 7A/B, 8, 9A/B, 10A/B/C, 84, and 320 will be on detour from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, due to the Parade of Lights

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#ParadeofLights
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November 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Stop Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 4 (6108) will be closed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. Passengers on Routes 7A, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, 196, 320, 330, and 370 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Duke St Bay 5 (6107).

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#6108
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November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Stop Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 4 (6108) will be closed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. Passengers on Routes 7A, 182, 183, 185, 186, 192, 194, 196, 320, 330, and 370 are directed to Stop Barrington St Before Duke St Bay 5 (6107).

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#6108
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, Halifax Transit buses and the Alderney Ferry will be operating on holiday schedules. Woodside Ferry will not be operating.

Schedule Info: halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit/routes-schedules
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November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Route 72 will be on detour from the start of service on Saturday, Nov. 8 until Sunday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m.

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#WindsorSt
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Routes 58, 72, and 158 will be on detour until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#SpringAve
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November 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Please be advised that there will be construction at Micmac Terminal from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

There will be no impact to bus operations, crosswalks, or movement within the terminal.

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions
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November 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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New ferry boarding procedures start Monday, Nov. 3.

1. Passengers are now asked to enter the waiting area single file. This simple change will help keep everyone safer during boarding.

2. Let staff know if you or someone in your group may need extra assistance in the case of an emergency.

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November 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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New ferry boarding procedures start Monday, Nov. 3.

1. Passengers are now asked to enter the waiting area single file. This simple change will help keep everyone safer during boarding.

2. Let staff know if you or someone in your group may need extra assistance in the case of an emergency.

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October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Routes 4, 10A/B/C, and 24 will be on detour on Thursday Oct. 30 and Friday, Oct. 31. 4 stops in the area will be impacted.

Location: South Park St between Victoria Rd and Inglis St

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#SouthParkSt
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October 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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The Woodside Ferry schedule will remain on 30 minute service for the remainder of the service day.
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Woodside Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to mechanical issues. Shuttles will not be provided.
October 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Woodside Ferry service is running on a 30 min schedule until further notice, due to mechanical issues. Shuttles will not be provided.
October 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Stop Bedford Hwy Before Hammonds Plains Rd (6255) will be closed from 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. Passengers on Routes 8 and 93 are directed to Stop Bedford Hwy Before Valley Rd (6280).

More info: halifax.ca/htdisruptions#6255
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October 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM