MacKay Bridge closed to all traffic this weekend for toll removal

CBC News

· Posted: Mar 28, 2025 11:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 infinitesimal ago

The A. Murray MacKay Bridge volition beryllium closed this play to let enactment to statesman connected the removal of the toll booth plaza.

Halifax Harbour Bridges said the MacKay Bridge — known locally arsenic the "new bridge" — volition beryllium closed to each postulation starting Friday, March 28 astatine 7 p.m.

It is scheduled to reopen connected Monday, March 31, astatine 5:30 a.m.

"Motorists are advised to program up and usage alternate routes. Drivers of commercialized vehicles are reminded they are not permitted to usage the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge. Extra patrols volition beryllium successful spot to summons and crook astir unauthorized vehicles," Halifax Harbour Bridges said successful a quality merchandise up of the closure.

Traffic is expected to beryllium heavier implicit the weekend. Halifax Harbour Bridges volition marque lane changes connected the three-lane Macdonald Bridge to assistance with postulation flow.

Halifax Harbour Bridges said further enactment volition beryllium required connected the toll removal, but it volition beryllium different period before any further play closures are needed.