Halifax Harbour Bridges has announced that the Princess Margaret Boulevard on-ramp to the MacKay Bridge will be closed for six weeks starting Sunday, March 16 at 6 p.m. to facilitate the removal of the toll plaza.

Detour signage will be in place to direct drivers to alternate routes during the closure. The work is part of the broader effort to transition both Halifax Harbour bridges to a toll-free system, with toll collection ending on March 17.

The removal process involves dismantling toll booths, concrete barriers, gantries, and electronic infrastructure while reconfiguring traffic lanes.

While the MacKay Bridge on-ramp closure is expected to last six weeks, additional construction activity may continue in the area beyond this period. Drivers should anticipate traffic delays and plan for extra travel time. Public transit, including Metro Transit buses and ferries, may offer more convenient alternatives during this transition.

For updates on the project and detour routes, motorists are encouraged to visit www.halifaxharbourbridges.ca or follow HHB on social media.