Transportation and Public Works
Welcome to the Department of Transportation and Public Works

We build and maintain quality provincial infrastructure for Nova Scotians. On this site you will find information about highways and bridges, government buildings, and environmental remediation projects. Check out the provincial highway cameras.

Government Surplus Auction
A Nova Scotia Government Surplus Auction will be held at the Transportation and Public Works warehouse at 10 Acadia St. in Dartmouth at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. (more)


As of January 1, 2007, it will be mandatory for anyone transporting children in Nova Scotia to make sure they are properly secured in an infant seat, child seat, or booster seat. More news and tips are available at momsanddads.ca

Comments requested for Proposed Atlantic Overdimensional Special Move Permit Conditions .

Safe Driving Tips Near Schools and School Buses
Drive Safely Drivers are reminded to use care when driving near schools and school bus stops as students have returned to class for the new school year.

Nova Scotia Safety Council School Bus Safety Interactive Website

New Strategy Route to Prosperity: Nova Scotia's Infrastructure
This report takes stock of work on Nova Scotia's public infrastructure and then maps out a renewal strategy for the next 10 years.(More)

We welcome all feedback, email tpwpaff@gov.ns.ca or fill in our comment form.

Road Construction
Current Road Construction



News Releases
Government Surplus Auction
2006/11/23
The Nova Scotia government surplus auction in Dartmouth this weekend will offer (full text)

New Highway 101 Interchange for Middle Sackville
2006/11/21
A new interchange north of Exit 2 on Highway 101 will mean an easier, safer dri (full text)

New Pavement for Two 100-Series Highways
2006/11/17
Two tenders announced by the province will provide almost 20 kilometres of smoo (full text)

Traffic Advisories
Traffic Advisory, Hants County
2006/11/22
HANTS COUNTY: Newport Station Overpass, Wentworth Road Extension (full text)

Weekly Traffic Advisories
2006/11/17
NEW WORK (full text)