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The CN rail bridge repairs for the Quinpool Road rail cut can be expected to create traffic havoc in nearby residential areas, Coun. Shawn Cleary (Halifax West-Armdale) said Tuesday.

At the regional council meeting, Cleary suggested a temporary ferry to run from mid-April to August of this year to alleviate the traffic problem.

“It’s providing options for people to get on the peninsula or downtown Dartmouth so they can avoid this nightmare,” Cleary said.

Cleary requested a staff report on the costs and benefits of providing or subsidizing a temporary pedestrian and cyclist ferry service from the Dingle Park dock to one or all of the following destinations: the southeastern side of North West Arm at Waegwoltic dock; a floating dock at the end of South Street; a dock at the end of Jubilee Road; or the public docks on the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts.

Cleary disputed an argument by chief administrative officer Jacques Dube that the ferry run would be inoperable.

Despite his argument, the motion was defeated by a 10-7 vote.