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About MACPASS

Save Time. Save Money

Get traffic updates, closure notices and alerts and manage your account using the MACPASS App.  

MACPASS is Halifax Harbour Bridges’ electronic tolling system that allows drivers to pass through the tolls of the Macdonald and MacKay bridges without stopping to pay with cash. The MACPASS itself is free, convenient, and comes with a discount over paying with cash.

What’s New

MACPASS sitcker pass.

Postal strike may delay deliveries of MACPASS transponders

MACPASS transponder deliveries sent by mail may be delayed due to a strike by mail…

Award-winning engineering: MacKay bridge redecking earns national recognition

One of the many ongoing efforts to revitalize the iconic MacKay Bridge was recognized Thursday…

The MacKay Bridge is seen amid a bright blue sky with crisp white clouds.

MacKay Bridge close for 10 hours overnight Saturday

TRAFFIC ADVISORY The A. Murray MacKay Bridge will be closed for 10 hours overnight this…

Tools and a bag are seen hanging from construction worker's tool belt. The worker is wearing a reflective safety vest.

Explained: Why are the bridges closed so frequently?

Every year, Halifax Harbour Bridges faces the challenge of scheduling critical maintenance and inspection projects…

Our mission to
maintain the bridges

A photo of the Macdonald Bridge Dartmouth tower with the Nova Scotia flag flying.

Mandate and Mission

To provide safe, efficient and reliable cross harbour transportation infrastructure.

Cyclists ride their bikes in the Macdonald Bridge bike lane.

Active Transportation

Making crossing the Macdonald Bridge on foot or a bike easy.

A vehicle drives on the MacKay Bridge deck.

About The Bridges

History of the A. Murray MacKay and Angus L. Macdonald bridges.