Temporary Access Changes to QEII Emergency Department

Halifax, NS – Vehicle, transit, and pedestrian access to the QEII emergency department (ED) via Bell Road will be temporarily changed to accommodate overnight construction work as part of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project.

Key changes during the night of Thursday, Oct. 2 into the morning of Friday, Oct. 3 (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.):

• Emergency department access will be available from westbound Bell Road only, via a left turn into the ED driveway.
• Bell Road will be one-way westbound only.
• Robie Street will be reduced to a single northbound lane.
• Vehicle detour: Patients and visitors traveling eastbound will need to detour via Robie Street-> Veterans Memorial Way -> Summer Street -> Bell Road.
• Halifax Transit: The bus stop at the ED driveway will be closed. Routes 9A/9B will instead drop passengers at the bus stop outside the Summer Street entrance.

Temporary signage will be in place to support drivers, pedestrians, and transit users.

This work is proceeding under an approved traffic safety plan by the Halifax Regional Municipality. Motorists, pedestrians, and transit users are advised to expect delays and plan their routes accordingly. For complete Halifax Transit detour information, including maps, visit the Halifax Transit website.

We appreciate your patience as this essential work is completed.