Bridge Restrictions

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Other than buses, no vehicles weighing over 3200 kg (7055 lb) are permitted on the Macdonald Bridge and must cross the harbour via the MacKay Bridge.

There is no bicycle or pedestrian access on the MacKay Bridge.

HHB requires a written letter of permission for all slow moving and oversized vehicles wishing to cross the MacKay Bridge. These vehicles include:

Crane
Backhoe
Wheel Loader
Grader
Asphalt Spreader
Forklift
Tractor
Or any other vehicle which is not a car or a pick-up truck, that HHB believes may impede the normal flow of traffic.

No vehicles in the above listing may cross the A. Murray MacKay Bridge (AMM) during peak period traffic hours.

Depending on the height, width and weight of the vehicle and HHB escort may be required.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Daryl Lowe, Operations Manager at dlowe@hdbc.ns.ca