Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

09/16/2026

TRAFFIC NOTICE: Lane closures on Main Street September 17th

https://alertable.ca/ #/incidents/c929020e-ea33-46d4-85c8-aab4b4c9daf6

Please be advised that more work will take place on Thursday, September 17th, on Main Street in the Milton area. The work is needed to prepare for paving and will impact traffic between Chestnut Street and Prospect Street. Please note the following:

➡ Work is planned to run from 7 am to 7 pm. All work is weather-permitting.
➡ the northbound lane (heading out of town) will be closed between Chestnut Street and Prospect Street.
➡ Northbound traffic will be detoured through Chestnut, Brunswick, and Prospect during this time.
➡ The southbound lane will remain open.
➡ Traffic control will be in place. Please expect delays traveling through the area.

Another update will be issued for traffic impacts on Friday, and into next week.

09/16/2026

Traffic & Transit Notice: Pleasant Street Closure and Transit Route Change on Thursday, September 17th

https://alertable.ca/ #/incidents/b518e968-7a42-4af1-97ba-0be73741080e

On Thursday, September 17th, Aberdeen Paving will perform pavement milling on Pleasant Street to prepare for paving a section between Forest Street and Cliff Street. This will affect traffic and transit riders.

Drivers, please note:

➡ Pleasant Street will be closed from Parade Street to Albert Street from approximately 10:30 am until 4 pm. Detours will be set up, and traffic control will be in place.
➡ local traffic will be permitted, but those wishing to access businesses in that section of Pleasant Street are asked to please use Waverly Street, from Clements Avenue.

Transit Riders, please note:

➡ during this closure there will be no stop at Pleasant Street at the Korean War Memorial. The bus will travel down Parade Street, cross Clements Avenue to Forest Street, and then continue on its route.
➡ please use an alternate stop, or flag down the bus in a safe location along the temporary route.

Please follow all traffic signs and laws. Slow down in the affected area and take extra precautions.

09/15/2026

UPDATED: Traffic Lights at Main Street and Forest Street Intersection Not in Operation

https://alertable.ca/ #/incidents/1a267c3b-75f5-42fc-a5a9-55058ad21f4d

Please be advised that the traffic lights at the intersection of Main Street and Forest Street are down again. The intersection has again been setup as a 4-way stop with stops signs in place. We hope to have the lights fully repaired soon, and thank everyone for their patience.

09/14/2026

TRAFFIC NOTICE: Traffic Lights at Intersection of Starrs Road and Hardscratch Road

https://alertable.ca/ #/incidents/0ffeed87-b8a8-42e5-8ecc-888882889354

On Tuesday, September 15th, the traffic lights at the intersection of Starrs Road and Hardscratch/Haley Road will need to be shut off for a period of time to allow a contractor (Bell/Aliant) to complete new line installation work. To complete the work, the contractor must shut off the lights beginning at 10 am. Traffic control will be in place to direct vehicles. The duration of the work is not known at this time.

If you are travelling through the area, please expect delays.
Please follow all traffic signs and laws.
Slow down in the affected area and take extra precautions.

09/14/2026

TRAFFIC NOTICE: Lane closures on Main Street September 15 - 16

https://alertable.ca/ #/incidents/c929020e-ea33-46d4-85c8-aab4b4c9daf6

Please be advised that more curb work is planned, beginning as early as Tuesday, September 15th, on Main Street in the Milton area. The work is needed to prepare for paving and will impact traffic between Prospect Street and Hibernia Street. Please note the following:

➡ Work is planned to run from 7 am to 7 pm from Tuesday, September 15th, to end of day Wednesday, September 16th. All work is weather-permitting.
➡ the northbound lane (heading out of town) will be closed between Hibernia Street and Prospect Street.
➡ Northbound traffic will be detoured through Hibernia, Brunswick, and Prospect during this time.
➡ the southbound lane will remain open.
➡ Traffic control will be in place. Please expect delays traveling through the area.

Asphalt milling will begin later in the week, leading to eventual paving next week. Another update will be issued for traffic impacts.

09/14/2026

FINAL Reminder: Community Grants Deadline is September 15th Updated

The fall deadline to apply for an operational grant from the Town of Yarmouth is tomorrow - Tuesday, September 15th. To be considered, all applications must be submitted in accordance with the Town's Grant Policy Statement.

IMPORTANT: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

You can review the Grant Policy and download an application from our website at: http://townofyarmouth.ca/community-grants.html

Paper application forms are also available at Yarmouth Town Hall, 400 Main Street.

09/10/2026

This evening's council meeting is underway. Watch live on Eastlink Community TV, or through our livestream. You can find the streaming link and meeting agenda by clicking below:

Town of YarmouthTown Council MeetingAGENDA   Thursday, September 10, 2026, 06:30 PM Council Chambers, Town Hall1.Call to Order  2.Land Acknowledgement  To acknowledge that we are on the unceded lands of the Mi'Kmaq.3.O Canada  4.Record of Attendance  5.Absent with Regrets  6.Declarations of Co...

09/09/2026

Town of Yarmouth, NS: Council Meeting Thursday, September 10th, 6:30 PM

https://alertable.ca/ #/incidents/0fbc22f7-4787-4fb3-85cd-6188c87b63c6

The next regular town council meeting happens this Thursday, September 10th, at 6:30 pm. Join us in person, watch on Eastlink Community TV, or catch the livestream.

To view the agenda and access the livestream link at the time of the meeting, please visit: https://bit.ly/4xf11XC

09/04/2026

Town of Yarmouth, NS: No Transit Service Monday, September 7th

https://alertable.ca/ #/incidents/5f28ca25-e5d2-4cc4-a90b-39b5a9672ad1

Please be advised that there will be no transit service on Monday, September 7th because of the Labour Day holiday.