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CTV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Halifax's Macdonald Bridge sees uptick in commercial vehicles weighing more than legal limit
The Macdonald Bridge in Halifax is pictured. (Jonathan MacInnis/CTV Atlantic) Since the removal of the toll booths on the Macdonald Bridge, there has been an uptick in commercial vehicles weighing more than the legal limit making the crossing, according to the Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB). In a Facebook post, HHB said they have been ticketing roughly two-to-four commercial vehicles per day in recent weeks. The bridge does not allow commercial vehicles weighing more than 3,200kg. 'This isn't just a traffic violation — it's about protecting the bridge for everyone's safety and its long-term lifespan,' the post reads. 'Please respect the weight restrictions and help us preserve the bridge.' For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Halifax's MacKay Bridge closed Friday, Monday nights
Halifax's Mackay Bridge is seen from the Bedford Basin in an undated file photo. (CTV/Dave Ead) The MacKay Bridge in Halifax will be partially closed for four hours on Friday and Monday nights. Halifax Harbour Bridges says the bridge will be closed to all Dartmouth-bound traffic from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday. It will then be closed to all Halifax-bound traffic from 8 p.m. to midnight on Monday. 'The closures will allow crews to lower the Windmill Road Overpass after bearing replacement work is complete,' a news release from Halifax Harbour Bridges says. The Macdonald Bridge will be open to traffic during these closures. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
MacKay Bridge will be closed for lane reconfiguration this weekend
The A. Murray MacKay Bridge in Halifax will be closed this weekend, beginning Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m. before reopening on Monday, May 26 at 5:30 a.m. Halifax Harbour Bridges said the closure is for lane reconfiguration, cable inspections and a lighting project at the Victoria Road interchange. "Motorists can expect a new alignment through the middle of the former toll plaza area when the bridge reopens Monday," Halifax Harbour Bridges said in a news release. "The speed limit will be 50 km/h while the site remains a construction zone." The closure of the MacKay Bridge includes all ramps at the Victoria Road interchange, but Victoria Road to Windmill Road will remain open. The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge will be open.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Motorcycle, vehicle crash slows traffic on MacKay Bridge Tuesday morning
The MacKay Bridge in Halifax is pictured. (Stephanie Tsicos/CTV Atlantic) A collision on the Dartmouth side of the MacKay Bridge slowed traffic Tuesday morning. According to Halifax Regional Police the collision involved a motorcycle and a car. There were believed to be no physical injuries. 'The incident was turned over to bridge staff to handle,' says Const. Martin Cromwell. Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) said a transport truck broke down in the former toll plaza area of the MacKay Bridge. 'As we were getting the special tow truck, a driver slowed to see what was going on. A motorcyclist ran into the back of the slowing vehicle and was thrown from the bike,' Steven Proctor with HHB told CTV News in an email. 'Within a few minutes of the accident, there was a three-car collision with air bags deployed and more medical services required,' Proctor says the accidents occurred in an open stretch of road. EMS was called to the scene and the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital. 'HHB is reviewing the video of both accident to see if there was a common factor in the incidents, but a preliminary view does not suggest any problems with the roadway alignment,' says Proctor. Halifax MacKay Bridge The MacKay Bridge in Halifax is pictured. (Stephanie Tsicos/CTV Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
02-05-2025
- CBC
Macdonald Bridge will be closed again this weekend
The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge will be closed again this weekend for work that's part of the two-year, $70-million project to extend the bridge's life. The closure begins Friday at 7 p.m. and ends Monday at 5:30 a.m. The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists, who will share the designated walkway. "Users are urged to exercise caution and obey all directions from traffic control. Cyclists must walk their bicycles in the area of the pedestrian tunnel, near the Dartmouth tower," Halifax Harbour Bridges said in a news release. Halifax Harbour Bridges said traffic delays are expected, so drivers should plan ahead, use alternative routes and allow extra time to reach destinations. This is the second of potentially four Macdonald Bridge closures this year in relation to what the bridge commission has dubbed Project LifeSpan.
