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Traffic Impacts on Robie Street Near Halifax Infirmary – April 25, 2026
 
Nova Scotia Health is advising crane operations will continue on Robie Street, on Saturday, April 25, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. All southbound lanes on Robie Street will be closed between Quinpool Road and Jubilee Road.


Patients and visitors are advised to use alternate routes during this time. Sidewalks and pedestrian access will remain open. The emergency department will remain open and fully accessible throughout the work.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Bethune Building

The Bethune Building is located on the Victoria General site of the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (QEII). The facility is primarily made up of administration offices. Psychology offices are also located here.

Contact

Administrative Switchboard: 902-473-2700

Parking

There is no fee for patient visitor parking. The parking lot entrances are located on University Ave. and South Park St. 

Validation process: Patients and visitors will receive a validation ticket to leave gated lots at QEII without paying. Tickets will be available at information desks and registration kiosks. Where kiosk registration isn’t necessary, rebate tickets will be given out by clerical staff in their respective clinics.

At the QEII emergency departments, validation tickets will be provided to patients and visitors by security personnel.

Parking on street: Free parking does not apply to metered parking on the streets surrounding our CZ sites.

For Bethune Building staff commuting information, including staff parking guidelines, please visit the OPT Resource Centre.

We sincerely appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as we finalize parking details at each site.  Please refer to this frequently asked questions document for more information. 

Any additional questions or concerns, patients can connect with Patient Relations or the on-site parking office.

Free Shuttle Service

Patients and families who are mobile and need transportation between the Victoria General (VG) and Halifax Infirmary (HI) sites are welcome to take the QEII shuttle.

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