Macdonald Bridge
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Extreme makeover: Macdonald Bridge to undergo ‘major’ 2-year revamp projectThe operation, dubbed 'Project Lifespan,' will see seven decades of paint stripped off the bridge's two towers. The project comes with a $70-million price tag.CanadaApr 20, 2025
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Halifax’s Macdonald Bridge reopens after damaged crane is stabilizedThe Macdonald Bridge reopened early Friday morning after a damaged construction crane near the Dartmouth end of the bridge forced its closure the day before.CanadaNov 8, 2024
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Halifax’s MacKay Bridge and a long-term $1B upgrade that could lead to 6 lanesLane closures are in effect for both Halifax Harbour Bridges, but officials hope all lanes of the MacKay Bridge will be driveable Saturday morning.CanadaJul 7, 2023
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Cycling advocates disappointed by Halifax’s delay for infrastructureThe Halifax Cycling Coalition, which advocates for cyclist safety, is not impressed with delays in promised infrastructure upgrades by the municipality.CanadaNov 28, 2022
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Tolls to rise for Halifax Harbour Bridges, 1st increase in a decadeThe price to cross the MacDonald and MacKay bridges will increase to $1 for MacPass users and $1.25 for those who use cash. It's the first increase in about 10 years.CanadaJan 3, 2022
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Halifax Harbour Bridges gets approval to raise tolls in the new yearFor regular passenger cars, a crossing will cost $1.25 with cash and $1 using a Macpass as of Jan. 3, 2022.CanadaOct 4, 2021
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Halifax man injured in shooting on Sunday eveningHalifax Regional Police responded to reports of gun shots in the area of Barrington Street and Richmond Street just before 6 p.m.CrimeApr 12, 2021
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3 people fined for refusing to leave MacDonald Bridge during 2019 climate change protestThe three protesters were charged with “refusing to leave private property [the MacDonald bridge] when instructed to do so."CanadaFeb 15, 2021
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As snow falls in Halifax multi-vehicle crash snarls trafficA multi-vehicle collision on the Macdonald Bridge has closed the bridge and led to traffic backups in the core of the city.TrafficNov 3, 2020
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MacDonald Bridge to be closed all weekend for maintenanceMacDonald Bridge will reopen on Monday at 5:30 a.m.TrafficAug 21, 2020
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