You’ll have to slow down a little more in a couple of Halifax neighborhoods, as speed limits are about to drop from 50km/h to 40 km/h.

The first is in the northern peninsula, bounded by the Mackay ramp, Novalea Drive, Lady Hammond Rd and Duffus Street.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that speed limits will be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h in the residential area of Northern Peninsular Halifax. Details: https://t.co/psnCd1GP7b pic.twitter.com/tGmrTUSXc8

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The second is in the residential area of Armcresent bounded by Chebucto Rd, Connaught and Quinpool.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that speed limits will be reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h in the residential area of Armcrescent in Halifax. Details: https://t.co/BclTM9wwuX pic.twitter.com/sB2xBXNucs

— hfxgov (@hfxgov) March 4, 2024

The city says it’s in an effort to improve road safety.

Crews will begin work this week.