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Halifax Harbour Bridge Tolls Will Be Removed Early
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Tolls will disappear from both Halifax Harbour bridges two weeks earlier than planned, fulfilling a government commitment to make crossings more affordable, simpler and smoother for Nova Scotians.
“This is great news for commuters, and we’re proud that we’re delivering on our election promise of removing the tolls,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. “It’s one less fee to pay when getting where you need to go and more money back in the pockets of Nova Scotians.”
Halifax Harbour Bridges will stop collecting tolls at the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge and the A. Murray MacKay Bridge at 5 a.m. on Monday, March 17.
Removal of the toll plazas will begin this month, with work starting at the Macdonald Bridge first. The transition to free-flowing traffic includes removing toll booths, concrete barriers and electrical equipment, resurfacing roadways and reconfiguring lanes.
Quick Facts:
– the removal of tolls had been scheduled for April 1
– tolls have been in place since the opening of the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge 70 years ago
– more than 200,000 Nova Scotians have MACPASS accounts, and balances will be refunded in the coming weeks
Additional Resources:
More information about the toll removal is available at: https://halifaxharbourbridges.
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