The Macdonald Bridge is closed to all traffic - including pedestrians and cyclists- from 8 p.m. Friday, April 17 to 5:30 a.m. Monday, April 20. Bus tickets for inconvenienced users are available at the Macdonald Administration Building, 125 Wyse Rd.

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April 14, 2026 Full weekend closure of the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge, beginning Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m.

April 1, 2026 Upcoming overnight Macdonald Bridge closure April 4

March 18, 2026 Bridge bell: A Halifax mystery still ringing

March 17, 2026 Public Notice

March 6, 2026 Sign up now for the first annual Harbour Hustle

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Media Releases

July 11, 2023 Bike Lane completed earlier than expected! Cyclists are thrilled!

June 9, 2023 Experience the spectacular view: Bridgewalk 2023 on the Macdonald Bridge

May 24, 2023 MacKay Bridge closed during the day May 27-28 for maintenance

May 15, 2023 Macdonald Bridge closes for Blue Nose Marathon Sunday Morning

April 19, 2023 Halifax Harbour Bridges celebrates Earth Day 2023 with lighting shutdown

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Monthly Traffic Volumes

MARCH

MACKAY BRIDGE	1,955,014
MACDONALD BRIDGE	1,258,727
VEHICLE TOTAL	3,213,741
CYCLISTS	2,059
PEDESTRIANS	4,873