Nova Scotia announces upgrades for Exit 3 on Highway 102

The Government of Nova Scotia announced that measures to improve safety and speed up traffic at an often congested Highway 102 off-ramp in Bedford will help make day-to-day travel easier for many Nova Scotians.

On November 13, work on an additional lane and better sightlines at the Exit 3 southbound off-ramp to Hammonds Plains Road will begin.

“We have put out a request for a consultant to help us develop the long-term vision for the 102,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. “Today, we’re moving on this short-term project to help bring some relief to this busy area faster. We want Nova Scotians to know that while we’re planning for our future transportation system, we’re also committed to making improvements that can help now.”

The project, which is expected to last about six weeks, will see the existing off-ramp widened to extend the separate right and left turning lanes, effectively creating two lanes through the off-ramp. The project will also create safer driving conditions by reducing blind spots at the ramp, making it easier for motorists to clearly see other vehicles as they travel through the exit.

During construction, the exit will remain open most of the time, but motorists should be prepared for intermittent delays and temporary closures. The project will start with clearing the landscape beside the ramp. Beginning next week, regular blasting will be required to create the space needed for the new lane.

Featured image: Work on Highway 102 to create an additional lane and better sightlines at the Exit 3 southbound off-ramp to Hammonds Plains Road began November 13. (Province of Nova Scotia)