Construction Update

Underground Electrical Work to Supply Power to the New Acute Care Tower

To view maps of the underground electrical work: Click here

Build Nova Scotia and PCL Construction are undertaking important underground electrical work in the vicinity of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. This work is required to install new duct banks that will bring power to the new Acute Care Tower, a key part of the ongoing hospital redevelopment. To complete this underground duct installation safely, temporary lane and street closures will be required:

January 19 to February 1*

Southbound lane on Robie Street between Cherry Street and Jubilee Road. Northbound lanes on Robie Street between Jubilee Road and Cherry Street will be impacted for a weekend from Friday, January 23 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, January 25 at 6 p.m. Note: Robie Street will remain open.

February 2 to March 8*

Southbound Robie Street between Cherry Street and Jubilee Road. Cedar Street between Robie Street and Vernon Street. Robie Street will remain open, while Cedar Street will be closed (open to local traffic only).

March 9 to April 5*

Southbound Robie Street between Shirley Street and Cedar Street. Cherry Street between Robie Street and Vernon Street. Robie Street will remain open, while Cherry Street will be closed (open to local traffic only).

*Schedules may change due to weather, ground conditions, or unexpected construction issues.

During this period, the affected side streets will be closed to through-traffic. Local access for residents, emergency vehicles, and essential services will be maintained, where possible. Traffic detours, flagging, and safety signage will be in place throughout the work.

We understand that construction can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience as crews complete this essential infrastructure upgrade. Once in place, this new electrical service will support modern, reliable care for patients and families across Nova Scotia.

On behalf of the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project Team, we appreciate your cooperation as we work together to support this important healthcare investment in our community.

For more information

View Frequently Asked Questions: Click here
Visit Halifax Regional Municipality’s RoadWork’s webpage for updates on closures: www.halifax.ca/transportation/streets-sidewalks/roadworks
Visit Halifax Transit’s webpage for bus stop closures and detours: https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit/service-disruptions
Contact the QEII Renew team at: QEII.Redevelopment@nshealth.ca
Subscribe to our newsletter with updates on the project by scrolling down to the bottom of: www.QE2Renew.ca

The Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project is a QEII Renew partnership between the Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Health and Build Nova Scotia. Part of More, Faster: The Action for Health Build, this project will deliver a modern acute care tower with 216 beds, 16 operating rooms, an intensive care unit, and a new, larger emergency department. QEII Renew will enhance access to care, replace aging infrastructure, and support clinical excellence for future generations of Nova Scotians.

Completion of the acute care tower will enable services to be relocated from aging facilities, including the Victoria and Centennial Buildings at the QEII Victoria General campus, to a modern, new building and renovated program spaces.

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Parking & Emergency Department Driveway Entrance Information

Parking at the Halifax Infirmary for patients and visitors is at the Summer Street parkade located at 1797 Summer St.

The vehicle and pedestrian access to the QEII Halifax Infirmary’s Emergency Department (ED) has moved from 1799 Robie Street to 1840 Bell Road. This new location includes a designated patient drop-off area, emergency department parking, and complimentary curbside parking service. The temporary ED drop-off and parking area on Robie Street has closed. The main entrance to the ED has not changed.

There is bike parking at all entrances.

QEII Halifax Infirmary Parking Map.pdf

Emergency Department Curbside Parking Service

To help make parking easier and more readily available for patients and visitors of the Halifax Infirmary emergency department (ED), a curbside parking service is available at no cost when the ED surface lot is full. This service is provided in partnership with Indigo and is designed to support patients and visitors who require access to the Halifax Infirmary emergency department.

How It Works:

Hours of Operation

Every day from 7:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.

Arrival

An Indigo parking attendant will greet you at the ED entrance, provide a claim stub, and park your vehicle at the Summer Street parkade.

Departure

Before 11:45 p.m.: Call the number provided on your claim stub, and the valet will return your car to the ED entrance.
After 11:45 p.m.: Vehicles will be returned to the ED lot. Keys will be securely stored in a locked safe at the ED entrance. You’ll be contacted with a digital code to access your keys with information on how to access.

For more information, please speak to an Indigo parking attendant on-site located at the blue ‘Valet’ booth in front of the ED entrance doors. This service is free for all ED patients and visitors.