The Health Authority says the patient drop-off area and turnaround circle at the Northside General Hospital in North Sydney will be closed starting at 4:00 this afternoon to allow for paving work.
It says a temporary patient drop-off area will be located on the side of the hospital along the main driveway.
Nova Scotia Health says parking lot gates will be lifted to allow a temporary turnaround space for patient drop-off.
It says traffic personnel and signage will be in place to help with directions.
The temporary closure is scheduled to continue until 8:00 on Sunday morning.