Nova Scotia Highway 103
Highway 103 is an east-west highway in Nova Scotia that runs from Halifax to Yarmouth.
The highway follows a route of 294 km (183 mi) along the province's South Shore region fronting the Atlantic coast. The route parallels its predecessor, local Trunk 3. The highway varies from 2-lane controlled access to 2-lane local secondary roads on the section between Yarmouth and Hebbville. East of Hebbville to Upper Tantallon, the highway is 2-lane controlled access, with the exception of a short 4-lane expressway near Chester. From Upper Tantallon (Exit 5), to the interchange with Highway 102 in Halifax, the highway is 4-lane divided freeway.
Read more about Nova Scotia Highway 103: History, Names of Highway 103, Safety Concerns, Exit List
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