Halifax Regional Municipality is urging drivers to steer clear of the busy Windsor Street Exchange if possible, as a critical ramp closure is set to disrupt traffic for nearly two years.
Long-Term Closure for Major Infrastructure Work
The municipality confirmed that the ramp connecting Massachusetts Avenue to Highway 111 toward the Mackay Bridge is closed until the end of 2027. This significant closure, announced on January 9, 2026, is part of ongoing major infrastructure work in the area.
Officials are strongly advising commuters and commercial drivers to plan ahead and find alternative routes. The Windsor Street Exchange is a notorious traffic bottleneck in the city, and the loss of this key connector is expected to cause considerable delays, especially during peak morning and evening rush hours.
Seeking Alternate Routes and Planning Ahead
With the closure timeline extending for almost 24 months, the impact on daily commutes will be substantial. Drivers who typically use this ramp to access the Mackay Bridge and cross the Halifax Harbour are now forced to detour.
Suggested alternate routes likely include using the Bedford Highway or other access points to the Circumferential Highway (Highway 111). The municipality emphasizes that avoiding the entire Windsor Street Exchange corridor will be the most effective strategy for reducing personal travel time and easing overall congestion in the area.
Impacts and Looking Forward to 2027
The extended duration of this project, stretching to the end of 2027, means residents and businesses must adapt their long-term travel patterns. This closure underscores the scale of the infrastructure renewal happening in the region.
While the work is necessary, the prolonged disruption highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining and upgrading critical transportation networks in a growing urban centre like Halifax. Drivers are encouraged to stay updated on official traffic advisories from the Halifax Regional Municipality as the project progresses.
