Halifax Water crews are on-site undertaking an emergency water main repair near the intersection of South Street and Seymour Street, Halifax. Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate of service restoration time.
The following traffic impacts will be in place for the duration of this repair:
- Seymour Street between University Avenue and South Street will be open to local traffic only.
- There will be stop-and-go traffic on South Street near the intersection with Seymour Street.
Experienced traffic control personnel will be on-site to manage traffic flows. Sidewalks remain open.
Customers in the area may experience discoloured water during/following this repair. It is recommended that those customers run the COLD water at one faucet until the water runs clear. To learn more about discoloured water and to report it, please visit www.halifaxwater.ca/discoloured-water.
Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes. Motorists are also reminded that speed fines double in work zones.
We apologize for any inconvenience this necessary infrastructure repair work may cause.
To ensure the safety of our communities and our staff, please maintain a safe distance when Halifax Water staff or contractors are working in your area.