Link Nova Scotia

10/01/2026

In addition to our work on long-term transportation planning, our team also delivers grant funding for community and fixed-route transit services across the province.

The Province and the federal government are supporting Colchester Transportation Co-operative Limited and Cumberland County Transportation Services in buying accessible vehicles to better serve their communities.

The Province is providing up to $270,000 from the Accessible Transportation Assistance Program, while the federal government is contributing $1,084,399 from the Rural Transit Solutions Fund.

Learn more: https://linknovascotia.ca/support-for-transit-northern-nova-scotia/

Learn more about our community transportation programs: https://linknovascotia.ca/community-transportation/

Nova Scotians using community transportation in Colchester and Cumberland counties will see improved service with support from the provincial and federal governments.

09/24/2026

Link Nova Scotia has reached an exciting milestone – we have completed action 4.2.2 from the Regional Transportation Plan! This is the first completed action from the plan.

Action 4.2.2 recommended the development of a business case framework.

A business case is an evidence-based analysis of the project’s anticipated benefits to society and performance against a common set of objectives.

It allows us to consistently analyze and evaluate transportation projects. This evidence-based approach will help to inform decisions on transportation investments.

Read the summary of the framework here:

A common business case and evaluation framework for major transportation projects has been developed and adopted.

08/24/2026

We’re continuing our work on long-term transportation projects, but in the meantime, we know changes can be made to improve the existing system.

In collaboration with Halifax Regional Municipality and Halifax Harbour Bridges, a series of upgrades will take place over the fall at some of the busiest intersections in Halifax and Dartmouth. They include:

- new and improved traffic lanes at the following intersections:
- Wyse Road and the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge
- Connaught Avenue and Quinpool Road
- Cogswell Street and Brunswick Street

- a combination of all-day and peak period left-turn restrictions at:
- Nantucket Avenue / Dartmouth Shopping Centre / Joseph Zatzman Sportsplex
- North Street and Gottingen Street
- Oxford Street and Jubilee Road
- Gottingen Street at Brunswick and Duke streets

- adjusted signal timing at Oxford Street and Coburg Road to keep traffic moving more efficiently while continuing to support safe pedestrian crossings.

For full details, visit: https://linknovascotia.ca/province-advancing-targeted-transportation-improvements/

08/20/2026

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08/19/2026

As you see our updates, you might ask - why is Link Nova Scotia doing so many studies? If the Regional Transportation Plan tells us the what, studies tell us the how.
The studies we are initiating are for large-scale projects that would affect how thousands of people travel every day, so it's important we get it right.

Learn more: https://linknovascotia.ca/projects/

08/18/2026

A Regional Transportation Management Centre (RTMC) is an operational facility that allows for collaborative management the road network in real-time, especially where different parts of the network are owned by different entities.

The establishment of supporting Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is underway, with variable message signs and adaptive signal technology being installed on key corridors. These initiatives support development of the RTMC with minimal disruption and help us to maximize our existing system.

Learn more: https://linknovascotia.ca/projects/rtmc/

08/17/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗞𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲

As a critically important part of the transportation system, the A. Murray MacKay Bridge has served the region well, carrying more than 65,000 vehicles a day, but it is time to move forward with long-term planning.

In July 2026, Halifax Harbour Bridges released a Request for Proposals to develop a business case. Responses are due in September.

The comprehensive business case will include:
- financial feasibility
- constructability
- environmental impact
- social and cultural implications
- regulatory requirements
- traffic flow and anticipated traffic disruptions
- transit considerations

All this information will help determine the preferred option and give details needed for future decision-making. For more information, visit: https://linknovascotia.ca/projects/future-of-the-narrows-crossing/

08/14/2026

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝟮 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Highway 102 between exits 0 and 4 is a vital travel corridor for both people and goods. Given its connection to the rest of Nova Scotia and the country, and the number of people living and working along the corridor, improvements are needed.

The Department of Public Works and Link are working together with WSP Canada on 30 per cent design and corridor review. Travel demand forecasting has been completed to understand how future growth may affect travel along the corridor, and detailed traffic analysis is now underway.

Several interchange improvement concepts have also been identified. These concepts are being assessed to determine how well they improve traffic flow, safety and overall corridor performance.

For more, visit: https://linknovascotia.ca/projects/highway-102/

08/13/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁

When we were engaging with partners and the public to help develop the Regional Transportation Plan, the request we heard most often was for inter-municipal transit service. Across communities, people and employers alike requested a comfortable, reliable, and affordable transportation option that would be suitable for daily commuting.

Link is reviewing responses to a request for information (RFI) that was issued to industry in April 2026. which generated interest from operators across Canada.

For more info, visit: https://linknovascotia.ca/projects/inter-municipal-transit/