Joseph Howe Drive / Highway 102 Overpass

May 11, 2011

Overpass Repairs

Work is currently being carried out on the Joseph Howe Drive overpass to rehabilitate the concrete retaining walls. The work is taking place where the highway goes over Abbott Drive area. Structural steel bearing work is expected to be completed in June.

After falling concrete was reported in 2009, $300,000 worth of rehabilitation was done to address the loose concrete. The work has included replacement of brifge bearing assemblies, structural steel, replacement of deck joints, and traffic barriers. There will also be new lighting.

Joseph Howe Drive / Highway 102 Overpass

March 11, 2009

Joseph Howe Drive Overpass

Last night the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal emailed me information about measures it is taking to stop crumbling concrete on the Joseph Howe Overpass from falling to the street below. The department is also inspecting the overpass and will plan repairs for the coming months. Click here to read the email.

February 23, 2009

Joseph Howe Drive / Ashburn Drive Overpass

Today I faxed a letter to the Minister of Transportaion about the condition of the overpass that goes above the area around Ashburn Drive. In it, I request information about any inspection reports and of any steps the Department plans to take to ensure the safety of residents. Click here to read the letter.

 

Minister's Offices

If you don't live in Halifax Fairview, and you want to talk to me about the Departments of Finance, Acadian Affairs, NSLC, or other areas, here's how to reach me:
Department of Finance: 424-5720
email: FinanceMinister@gov.ns.ca.

Constituency Office

If you live in Halifax Fairview, and you want to talk about provincial government departments affecting you, here's how to reach me:
Chebucto Place
7105 Chebucto Road, Suite 101
Halifax NS B3L 4W8
Telephone: 453-5556
Fax: 453-4566
E-mail: graham@grahamsteele.ca

Further Reading

February 19, 2009

Hefty chunk falls off Bayers Road overpass onto residential street
Stuart Inglis believes the overpass connecting Bayers Road to Highway 102 is an accident waiting to happen. But Mr. Inglis said it’s not drivers who are in danger; it’s the pedestrians…more