The Big Lift
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Macdonald Bridge overnight closures to end FridayThe bridge will be open all day as of 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 22.TrafficDec 19, 2017
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Halifax Transit ridership down even as it plans for transit-focused futureThe report points to the redecking of the Macdonald Bridge, or The Big Lift, as a possible cause for the decline in ridership.TrafficOct 2, 2017
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Plan route carefully if you want to see this weekend’s Halifax Pride ParadeIf you're heading to the Halifax Pride Parade on Saturday, make sure to plan ahead.CanadaJul 21, 2017
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Halifax cyclists organize Macdonald Bridge protestThe group will be escorted by Halifax Harbour Bridges.PoliticsJun 1, 2017
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The ‘Big Lift’ Macdonald Bridge project told through photographyOne man has been chronicling the progress of the Big Lift project through photography.CanadaFeb 27, 2017
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‘Big Lift’ Macdonald Bridge re-decking delayed to early 2017The re-decking of the Macdonald Bridge could take until late January or early February.CanadaDec 5, 2016
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The Big Lift project set to speed up significantly to finish on scheduleHHB says that with the new plan they will be able to finish the re-decking on schedule - in the fall of 2017.CanadaApr 20, 2016
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Halifax bridges not reaching projected traffic volumes to warrant 3rd crossingA bridge or tunnel between Dartmouth and Halifax is not being considered because the necessary additional capacity projected in a 2008 report won't happen any time soon.CanadaFeb 2, 2016
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Macdonald Bridge will close this weekend, HHB confident about Monday morning deadlineIn a statement issued on Tuesday, HHB said they would update drivers on the status of the bridge within 36 hours.Oct 30, 2015
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Macdonald Bridge to close tonight after week of troubles, review of contractor"The contractor has provided a detailed root cause analysis of last week's late openings as well as a detailed look-ahead schedule for the next two weeks."Oct 27, 2015
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