Nova Scotia Health warns of traffic disruptions near Halifax Infirmary Saturday

The Halifax Infirmary is seen in Halifax on Dec. 15, 2022. (Jonathan MacInnis/CTV Atlantic)

Delays are expected near a hospital on a busy Halifax road Saturday as ongoing underground electrical work continues.

Nova Scotia Health is advising patients heading to the Halifax Infirmary between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., to expect delays on Robie Street to support the ongoing work to bring power to the new Acute Care Tower.

In a news release, the health authority said the following traffic changes will be in effect on Robie Street:

• all southbound lanes on Robie Street will be closed between Quinpool Road and Jubilee Road
• a northbound lane drop on Robie Street between Jubilee Road and Cherry Street.

Patients and visitors are being advised to use alternative routes during this time. Sidewalks and pedestrian access will remain open.

Traffic control personnel will be on site to help direct traffic and maintain safe access for patients, visitors and emergency services.

Nova Scotia Health said the emergency department will remain open and fully accessible throughout the work.

For more information and updates, the Health authority said patients can visit QE2Renew.ca.

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