Halifax’s MacKay Bridge to close this weekend for toll plaza removal

The MacKay Bridge will be closed this weekend for the removal of the toll plaza.

The A. Murray MacKay Bridge that crosses the Halifax Harbour will be closed this weekend.

The bridge will be closed to vehicles from 7 p.m. Friday to 5:30 a.m. Monday.

Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) says the closure will allow for work to begin on the removal of the toll booth plaza.

MacKay toll booths Toll booth plazas are pictured at the A. Murray MacKay Bridge. (Jonathan MacInnis/CTV Atlantic)

“Drivers of commercial vehicles are reminded they are not permitted to use the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge,” reads a news release from the commission.

“Traffic congestion is expected, and extra travel time may be required to reach destinations.”

HHB says further work will be required on the MacKay.

Toll booths MacKay Bridge Toll booths are pictured at the A. Murray MacKay Bridge on March 28, 2025. (Jonathan MacInnis/CTV Atlantic)

Motorists experienced toll-free crossings of both the MacKay and Macdonald bridges on March 17 for the first time in 70 years.

Toll free sign Toll free signs are pictured at the A. Murray MacKay Bridge on March 28, 2025. (Jonathan MacInnis/CTV Atlantic)

Premier Tim Houston promised to eliminate the tolls during last fall’s election campaign in an effort to ease traffic congestion.

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