Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
Welcome to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

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.

Charting the Course: Atlantic Canada Transportation Strategy 2008-2018
Transportation ministers released Charting the Course: Atlantic Canada Transportation Strategy 2008-2018. (French version)

Call 511 for Road Condition Information
Drivers in Nova Scotia now have a quick, simple way to get information on highway conditions thanks to the new 511 highway information system. (more)


Province Launches Impaired Driving Enforcement Pilot Project

A new, integrated police unit is patrolling Southwest Nova Scotia, targeting motorists who choose to get behind the wheel while impaired

The one-year pilot project, launched by the province on December 20, will be based out of the Chester RCMP detachment and will be responsible for enforcement in Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne, Yarmouth, Digby, Annapolis and Kings counties.

The RCMP will provide the unit with vehicles, office facilities and four traffic services officers. Bridgewater and Kentville police services will also provide officers.
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Winter Safety Tips for Motorists

  • Prepare your vehicle for winter travel: check tires; wipers; washer fluid level; antifreeze; and heater/defroster.
  • Clear all snow off your vehicle.
  • Watch for black ice, it can form any time the temperature dips below five degrees Celsius.

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    Winter Parking Regulations
    The province's winter parking ban takes effect Monday, Dec. 17 in many communities throughout Nova Scotia.


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



    News Releases
    Tenders Called for Colchester Paving Project
    2008/02/06
    Drivers on one of Nova Scotia's busiest highways will soon be getting a smoothe (full text)

    Two Road-Paving Tenders Called
    2008/02/06
    Two paving tenders announced by the province today, Feb. 6, will provide 11 kil (full text)

    Government Surplus Auction Scheduled
    2008/02/01
    The Nova Scotia government will hold its next surplus equipment auction on Satu (full text)

    Road-Paving Contract Awarded, Lunenburg County
    2008/01/31
    A $1,181,825 road-paving contract in Lunenburg County has been awarded by the D (full text)

    Traffic Advisories
    Weekly Traffic Advisories
    2008/02/01
    CONTINUING WORK (full text)


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