Macdonald Bridge will be closed to vehicles for part of Sunday
Closure from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for MacPass Miles road races and annual bridge walk
The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic for part of Sunday to accommodate the MacPass Miles road races in the morning and the annual bridge walk in the afternoon.
The closure begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.
The bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians. At 2 p.m., the pedestrian walkway will be closed and pedestrians will be able to use the bridge deck to cross. Cyclists will be able to use the bicycle lane as usual.
Halifax Harbour Bridges said in a news release thousands of people participate in the bridge walk to take in views, enjoy live entertainment and see displays from community groups and organizations. It said more than 30 groups are participating in the free, family-friendly event.
The entertainment this year includes performances from the Stadacona Band, City of Lakes Chorus and John Alphonse Band as well as a wrestling show by Kaizen Pro Wrestling.
Attendees will also have a chance to get a close-up look at antique and modern fire trucks, a military vehicle, a Halifax Transit electric bus and some vehicles from the bridge commission's fleet. The Philae Shriners will also be driving around the bridge on their tiny cars.
Anyone with questions about the bridge can talk to experts at the commission's Ask an Engineer booth.
