Big Lift

• Memorial Cup, bridge repairs to cause major Blue Nose Marathon shakeup

  For the first time in its 16-year history, the Blue Nose Marathon will take place in June instead of over the Victoria Day weekend.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2019
  
• Macdonald Bridge closures resume Tuesday as ‘Big Lift’ project continues

  The closures are expected to last for 10 weeks.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2018
  
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• The Big Lift is back: Macdonald Bridge overnight closures to resume next month

  Ten weeks of overnight closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., from Monday to Thursday.

  Traffic

  Jun 21, 2018
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• Overnight Macdonald bridge closures are back

  Halifax Harbour Bridges says that the closures are necessary for public safety work related to it's Big Lift redecking project. 

  Traffic

  Apr 30, 2018
• Halifax Harbour Bridges looking into re-decking or replacing MacKay

  Halifax Harbour Bridges put out a tender on Wednesday for a feasibility study on whether to rehabilitate the MacKay Bridge or replace it entirely.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2017
• ‘Big Lift’ Macdonald bridge project reaches milestone over the weekend

  The "Big Lift" project reached a major milestone over the weekend after nearly two years of work.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2017
• ‘Big Lift’ Macdonald Bridge re-decking delayed to early 2017

  The re-decking of the Macdonald Bridge could take until late January or early February.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2016
• Experts hopeful new Macdonald Bridge safety barriers will be more effective

  Nine-foot safety barriers were added to the Macdonald Bridge in 2009. New ones being installed as part of The Big Lift are an improved design, according to Halifax Harbour Bridges.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2016
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• Macdonald Bridge redecking on schedule for completion by fall 2017

  Work sped up significantly in April, after it was reported in early spring that the redecking was well behind schedule.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2016
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• Macdonald Bridge redecking project months behind schedule

  The Macdonald Bridge redecking project is behind schedule by four months, according to the bridge commission.

  Economy

  Apr 8, 2016