Halifax’s Macdonald Bridge to close for five nights next week

The Macdonald Bridge in Halifax is pictured on Oct. 8, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Jonathan MacInnis)

Another series of Halifax bridge closures has been announced.

The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge will be closed for five nights next week to allow for the replacement of the lane control system, which shows which lanes are open. Other projects will also be completed during the closures.

The bridge will close to all vehicle traffic at 9 p.m. on the following dates:

• Sunday, June 21
• Monday, June 22
• Tuesday, June 23
• Wednesday, June 24
• Thursday, June 25

The bridge will reopen the following days at 5:30 a.m.

The sidewalk and bicycle lane will stay open during the closures.

“The project includes the removal of the existing equipment on the bridge gantries, replacing fibre-optic cables and connections, and installing and commissioning new equipment,” reads a news release from Halifax Harbour Bridges.

“Because each gantry spans the width of the bridge and supports six lane-control signs, this work cannot be completed safely above live traffic.”

The commission advises motorists to use the A. Murray MacKay Bridge during the closures.

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