Until the 1960s, Trunk 2 was the Halifax area's most important highway link to other provinces, and was part of a longer Interprovincial Highway 2 which ended in Windsor, Ontario. The controlled access Highway 102 and Highway 104 now carry most arterial traffic in the area, while Trunk 2 serves regional and local traffic.
Until the 1960s, Trunk 2 was Halifax's key road connection to other provinces; it was part of a longer Interprovincial Highway 2 that ended in Windsor, Ontario. Currently, Highway 102 and Highway 104 handle most arterial traffic, while Trunk 2 serves regional and local needs.