MacKay Bridge will be closed to traffic from 9PM Friday, June 12 to Monday, June 15 at 5:30 AM for maintenance and inspection work. Halifax Transit ferry service will be free during the closure. No tickets are required.

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June 8, 2026 Weekend closure of MacKay planned to start 9 p.m. Friday, June 12; free ferry service available throughout the weekend

May 7, 2026 Calling community groups and non-profits: Bridgewalk is back – Sunday, Aug. 2 from 2-4 p.m.

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

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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

MAY

MACKAY BRIDGE	2,084,048
MACDONALD BRIDGE	1,292,537
VEHICLE TOTAL	3,376,585
CYCLISTS	10,238
PEDESTRIANS	7,494