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

Angus L. Macdonald Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 8 p.m. Friday, April 17 to 5:30 a.m. Monday, April 20 as work begins on Phase 2 of Project LifeSpan, a major maintenance initiative to ensure the bridge remains safe and reliable for decades to come.

This phase of the project will focus on the Halifax Tower, following similar work completed on the Dartmouth Tower in 2025. Crews will blast away old paint, inspect the exposed steel, carry out any necessary repairs, and apply a new coating system designed to protect the structure from corrosion and extend its lifespan.

The weekend work will also require the closure of the bridge’s pedestrian walkway and bicycle lane.

To support those who normally walk or cycle across the bridge, free bus tickets (maximum four per person) will be available for weekend travel while these lanes are closed. Tickets can be picked up at any time, beginning Wednesday morning at the Macdonald Bridge Administration Building, 125 Wyse Road (located at the Dartmouth end of the bridge).

Once this initial weekend work is complete, pedestrians and cyclists should note that the bridge will be considered an active construction site for the duration of the project. Cyclists are urged to use extra caution near the tower area and obey all posted traffic signs and instructions throughout the work season.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra time for any delays, and use the A.Murray MacKay Bridge during the closure.