Pavement Renewal 2023 projects announced; work starts mid-September
The Town of Bridgewater will be coordinating pavement renewal projects with a contractor, Dexter Construction Ltd., including planing and paving, in many areas of the community for approximately three weeks, beginning around the week of September 18, 2023. In total, the Town of Bridgewater has allocated approximately $600,000 toward pavement renewal this year. That budget does not include several hundred-thousand dollars in additional allocations for paving new streets or project areas where underground infrastructure work is taking place.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Work is weather dependent. Each section of street will take anywhere from a few hours to a few days to complete. Generally, planing work will take place first and motorists should slow down and use caution when crossing the lip/drop between a planed area and regular pavement. The work will include traffic being controlled with traffic control personnel. Every effort will be made to minimize the disruption to residents and businesses in order to complete the work, however motorists are advised to expect delays when travelling throughout Bridgewater during the work and to allow for extra travel time accordingly.
PROJECT SITES
This year's list of pavement renewal work areas includes:
▪ Aberdeen Road (from Davison to North)
▪ Alpine Drive (from Dublin to Beechwood)
▪ Audrey Drive (from Meldrum to Bennett)
▪ Exhibition Drive (from Jubilee to Dufferin)
▪ Glen Allan Drive ( LaHave to Trail Crossing)
▪ Hirtle Drive (from Aberdeen to MacNeil )
▪ Jubilee Road (from Southridge to DesBrisay)
▪ King Street (from Logan to Fancy)
▪ King Street (from School to Jubilee)
▪ York Street (from Victoria to Starr)
For a map of work sites, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/roads.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Individuals with special needs who may be uniquely impacted by this project should contact the Project Manager as soon as possible to make them aware of your situation. We will work with you in an attempt to minimize your inconvenience as much as possible.If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact the Town of Bridgewater Engineering Department at 902-541-4370 or you can reach out to project manager Justin Penny at
Scheduled blasting near future Exit 12A site off St. Phillips Street
PUBLIC NOTICE >>> SCHEDULED BLASTING
The public is advised that drilling and blasting will take place in and around the future Exit 12A interchange area, beginning on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. The drilling and blasting work is scheduled to last approximately two weeks barring any delays.
The blast area is located within about half a kilometre of the junction of the Upper Branch Road and St Phillips Street. Access in the area will be restricted by the contractor during blasting activities.
The contractor has advised that when blasting occurs, it will tentatively take place between mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
Warnings near the site will be given by three soundings of an air horn, followed by one air horn sounding after the blast to signal “all clear”.
Water service work on Queen Street and Hollingsworth Drive this week
WATER NOTICES THIS WEEK
The Public Service Commission of Bridgewater will be working on a number of projects this week, which may result in water services being temporarily impacted in the following areas:
➡ QUEEN STREET, from Phoenix to Dominion, on Tuesday, August 22 (service may be disrupted for up to two hours between 9 and 4)
➡ QUEEN STREET, from Phoenix to Dominion, on Wednesday, August 23 (service will be offline for about seven hours between 9 and 4)
➡ HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, from Glen Allan Drive to 339 Hollingsworth Drive, including Ridgecrest, Willowbend, and Deepwood, on Thursday, August 24 (service will be offline for about five hours between 9:30 and 3;30)
Motorists should also expect the possibility of short-term delays in these areas during work.
Post-storm project updates >>> Victoria Road and Veinot Bridge
POST-STORM PROJECT UPDATES
>>> VICTORIA ROAD
Repair work on the section of Victoria Road damaged by the July 21/22 storm is nearing completion.
However, residents are advised that a contractor will begin work on water service equipment in this same area of Victoria Road on August 21 - this work is related to an upcoming and previously scheduled project.
This work is necessary to ensure residents in the area can continue to have access to water service and must take place prior to the major infrastructure upgrade project that will begin on High Street later this summer.
Crews will work their way from the Wile Carding Mill area on Victoria Road westward toward High Street over the next few weeks. The existing street closure in the area will remain in place during that time.
Once that preliminary work is completed, crews will move on to High Street and focus on work there, while Victoria Road will be re-opened to traffic.
The Town will provide additional notice to the public prior to the traffic pattern changing in the area.
In the meantime, motorists are advised that the work on Victoria Road and then High Street will result in some delays and detours in the area – motorists should plan their travel time accordingly and take extra care to watch for pedestrians crossing at the intersection of High and Victoria.
>>> VEINOT BRIDGE
The Town continues to work with the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Public Works team toward the reopening of Veinot Bridge just north of the downtown on King Street. Nova Scotia Public Works has advised that they anticipate Veinot Bridge should reopen to traffic within the next couple of weeks.
Pedestrian access across the brook in the area will take longer to restore, and the Town of Bridgewater is currently exploring solutions. The pedestrian bridge at that location was severely damaged during the storm of July 21 and 22.
To see these work areas on our detailed map, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/roads or download the Town of Bridgewater app at www.bridgewater.ca/app.
Water and traffic notice >>> High Street
WATER AND TRAFFIC NOTICE >>> HIGH STREET
(Issued August 2, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.)
The Public Service Commission of Bridgewater (PSCB) will shut off the water for approximately three (3) hours to install new gate in the area of:
HIGH STREET, from Empire St. to Victoria Rd., on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, between 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Motorists should expect brief delays in this area during work.
After work is complete and water pressure resumes to normal, we ask customers to flush water taps for 5 to 10 minutes should they experience any air or discoloured water.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause our customers.
Big Ex Parade traffic reminders
BIG EX PARADE TRAFFIC REMINDERS
>>> Issued July 25, 2023 (9 a.m.)
The Town of Bridgewater wishes to remind the motoring public that the South Shore Exhibition Parade takes place this evening in Bridgewater and, as a result, motorists should be mindful of a number of things:
➡ Street closures will begin around 5 p.m. and are expected to last until after 8 p.m.
➡ Traffic volumes in and around Bridgewater will be high late this afternoon, so give yourself lots of extra travel time and be extremely patient and cautious to avoid any mishaps on the road.
⛔ Victoria Road from St. Phillips Street to High Street is closed due to storm damage.
⛔ Victoria Road from High Street to Wileville will ALSO be closed beginning at around 5 p.m. to through traffic.
➡ For folks looking to travel to south end Bridgewater during the parade or to travel southward beyond Bridgewater, traffic will be detoured via St. Phillips Street > Logan Road > William Wile Road >Century Drive and Highway 3 in Hebbville during the parade.
⛔ King Street, between Veterans Memorial Bridge and Starr Street, also remains closed indefinitely because of storm damage.
To see a map online of the parade route, street closures, and suggested alternate travel route, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/roads.
Parks, trails, sports fields update (4:40 p.m. July 24, 2023)
BRIDGEWATER PARKS, TRAILS, SPORTS FIELDS UPDATE
>>> Issued July 24, 2023 -- 4:40 p.m.
⛔️ All trail systems remain CLOSED at this time, as staff need to continue to make inspections and assess and deal with storm-related damages.
➡ Both the Kinsmen and LaHave sports fields will open on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. There are minor washouts on Kinsmen Track and the LaHave Street Fields road leading from the parking lot to the upper (baseball) field. Please use caution in these areas.
➡ Woodland Gardens behind the museum is open.
➡ Playgrounds are open. There is debris at Glen Alan Park that is yet to be removed and some road washout – use with caution.
➡ Bridgewater Skate Park is open.
➡ The South Shore Vet Dog Zone dog park on Glen Allan Drive is open. There is a minor washout by the main entrance – use with caution.
➡ Mariners Landing is open.
➡ Aberdeen Green is open.
➡ Riverside Park is open.
➡ King Street Court is open. Please use caution by the floating docks as there may be debris collected there.
➡ Pijinuiskaq Park is open.
➡ Shipyards Landing is open.
➡ Tannery Park is open. Washout at the south entrance – use with caution.
Again, all trails are still closed at this time -- there is a lot of debris to be cleaned up and washout areas to be addressed. While the sun is out, it does take time for facilities to be inspected to ensure they are safe. Please continue to be patient and avoid closed facilities and trails.
Parks, trails, and fields closed until Monday
PARKS, TRAILS, AND FIELDS CLOSURE NOTICE
All Town of Bridgewater parks, trails, and sports fields are closed to the public until Monday.
This closure will allow time for Town of Bridgewater Parks crews to conduct a thorough post-storm inspection of these spaces to ensure that there has not been any damage, such as broken trees or compromised paths, that may pose a threat to our residents.
At this time, we ask you to err on the side of caution and please respect this temporary closure.
A message from Bridgewater Fire Department
A MESSAGE FROM BRIDGEWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The members of Bridgewater Fire Department wish to extend their sincere thanks to the entire community for the patience and understanding shown in the face of the extreme challenges caused by the weather event of the past 24 hours.
The storm that struck our region was far from a typical storm, and the volume of rain that fell caused significant troubles for many in our community.
Normally, the members of Bridgewater Fire Department focus their energies on fire suppression or life-saving matters, such as responding to home or business fires, motor vehicle accidents, and the like.
However, because of the historic amount of rain brought on by this storm, Bridgewater Fire Department members took the unusual step of going outside of their normal frame of work to assist those in dire need of pumping services. The volume of water last night was so significant that it threatened bodily harm to many in our community, so BFD’s members took action – over the course of the storm, the department responded to roughly 100 calls for pumping-related assistance.
Now that the storm has calmed and waters are beginning to recede, BFD is requesting that the public no longer call for assistance for basement and yard pumping and, instead, return to relying on Bridgewater Fire Department to respond to regular fire-related emergencies.
This will allow BFD’s crews to recuperate and be ready to respond to emergencies after a 24-hour period that was unlike any in our history.
If anyone in the community is seeking pumping services for their property today or moving forward, we request that you contact one of the many excellent local contractors or restoration companies that provide that service.
Thank you so much for helping to ensure that all of us got through the storm together.
South Shore Exhibition Parade public notices
???? SOUTH SHORE EXHIBITION PARADE NOTICES
???? PARADE ROUTE INFO
The South Shore Exhibition Parade takes place on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, beginning at approximately 6 p.m., travelling along High, Empire, King, and Dufferin Streets.
The parade route will significantly impact traffic flow in and around Bridgewater. Street closures will begin along major routes by 5:30 p.m. Please adjust your travel routes and expectations for travel time that evening accordingly. Traffic volumes will be high in town from approximately 4 p.m. onward.
The parade route can be found at www.bridgewater.ca/roads.
???? ALTERNATE TRAVEL ROUTES DURING THE PARADE
During the parade, motorists are advised to take the alternate route:
Victoria Rd. > William Wile Rd. > Century Dr. > Route 3 > Dufferin St. or Jubilee Rd. to avoid delays and/or gain access to your destination in the south end of Bridgewater or beyond. Motorists may also use Highway 103 to bypass the parade area.
All motorists should expect delays during the parade because of the increased volume of traffic in and around Bridgewater during the event.
The recommended alternate travel route can also be found on a map at www.bridgewater.ca/map.
???? TRANSIT
Bridgewater Transit will conclude service at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
???? WASTE COLLECTION
Businesses and residents along the South Shore Exhibition Parade route are asked to place their waste curbside after the parade has passed on Tuesday evening. Wednesday morning waste collection will begin at 9 a.m. FOr more information, please call 902-543-2991.
???? TRAFFIC NOTICE >>> EXHIBITION DRIVE
From July 25 through July 30, Exhibition Drive will be open to southbound traffic only.
For more information on the South Shore Exhibition, please visit www.thebigex.com.
Fresh Air Films - 2023 Program!
ABOUT FRESH AIR FILMS
Join us every second Friday at Woodland Gardens and get cozy under the stars for a night of free family friendly entertainment. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, get cozy, and enjoy the big screen. With new movies showing over the summer there is something for everyone to see! All films start around dusk - estimated times included below.
July 7 – Princess Bride (9 p.m.)
July 21 – Iron Giant (9 p.m.)
August 4 - School of Rock (8:30 p.m.)
August 18 – Audience Choice (Vote online or at previous movie nights!) (8:20 p.m.)
Woodland Gardens (behind the DesBrisay Museum) 130 Jubilee Rd, Bridgewater.
CANTEEN WILL BE SELLING SNACKS!
Bring cash for snacks, all proceeds going to Pro Kids, funding programs for children in need!
Guardians must stay with children under 13.
If raining, check Town of Bridgewater Facebook page for cancelation or alternative programing. Bring a water bottle, and blanket or lawn chair. Bathroom onsite.
Local water levels are high / Hebb Lake Dam
???? LOCAL WATER LEVELS ARE HIGH / HEBB LAKE DAM
Water levels across the province have been rising steadily over the past couple of weeks as a result of the significant rainfalls in Nova Scotia since early June.
The Public Service Commission of Bridgewater (PSCB), the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and the Town of Bridgewater wish to advise the public that the PSCB has pulled a log at Hebb Lake Dam in order to lower the overall level with a small release of water. This action will help to ensure the safe operation of the dam system while keeping the dams as full as safely possible.
Some property owners in the downstream area may experience minor flooding as a result of the release of water. We ask that residents in the immediate area of the lake make note of this and be aware of the potential for localized flooding of low-lying areas around the lake.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Service Commission of Bridgewater at 902-541-4370.
- Upcoming changes to traffic flow on Logan Road
- Town Hall / Summer Hours
- Parks Access & Activity Update
- King Street - Dufferin to Pine Street infrastructure work
- Town Council approves 2023-2024 Budget
- High water levels throughout Lunenburg County
- Bridgewater and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg collaboratively funding Tiny Shelter Grant Program
- Winter storm season reminders
- Special storm debris collection
- Proclamation: Energy Efficiency Day - October 5, 2022
- Proclamation: Right To Know Week in Nova Scotia - September 26 - October 2
- Proclamation: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FSAD) Awareness Month - September
Subcategories
STORM CENTRE
We're no strangers to severe weather events here in Atlantic Canada. Hurricane season, which runs from June through the end of November annually, and the nor'easter weather bombs of the winter months often make life challenging.Here you can find information that can be especially helpful for you leading up to, during, and after the storm. We've included quick links to the latest Environment Canada forecast and warnings for the Bridgewater area, the Nova Scotia Power outage map, and some additional helpful links from the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office on how to prepare to weather the storm for 72 hours (or more).
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