Macdonald Bridge closures resume Tuesday as ‘Big Lift’ project continues

Overnight closures on the Macdonald Bridge will resume this week.

Beginning Tuesday, the bridge will be closed to all traffic Monday to Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

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The sidewalk and bike lane will also be closed during this time, with a shuttle service being provided.

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The closures are necessary to complete work for the Big Lift, which is considered a once-in-a-lifetime project to revamp the Macdonald Bridge.

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In total, the closures are expected to last for 10 weeks.

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