Halifax warns of delays on Queen Street and University Avenue
Halifax expects traffic delays on Queen Street on Friday, Nov. 13, and on University Avenue on Sunday, Nov. 15. The municipality asks drivers to use other routes where possible.
On Friday, gas-service work between Doyle and Birmingham streets will reduce Queen Street to one lane from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sidewalk beside 1528 Queen Street will close, with signs directing pedestrians around the work.
On Sunday, crane work at the IWK Health Centre will close the inbound lane of University Avenue between Robie and Summer streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking garage access will remain open. Two bus stops will close temporarily, and inbound route 90 will detour.
Source: Halifax Regional Municipality and University Avenue notice. Published by the issuer Nov. 12, 2026.