Toll booths come down on Angus L. Macdonald Bridge
The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in Nova Scotia is set to reopen on Monday without tolls for the first time in its 70-year history. This marks a significant milestone for the Halifax bridge, as crews have been working diligently over the weekend to remove the toll plaza and prepare the bridge for fare-free traffic.
The decision to eliminate tolls on the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge comes after Tim Houston and his PC party campaigned on a promise to remove tolls from the harbour bridges in 2024. This move is expected to benefit more than 200,000 Nova Scotians who have MacPass accounts, which are used to pay tolls through a transponder. Balances from these accounts will be refunded in the coming weeks.
Construction to remove the toll plaza on the MacKay Bridge is also set to begin on Monday, further solidifying the commitment to toll-free travel across the bridges in the area.
Images captured over the weekend show crews hard at work on the Dartmouth side of the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge, with backhoes and construction workers visible in the background. The toll plaza has been completely demolished, with signs indicating that the bridge is closed until Monday.
This momentous occasion will not only make travel more convenient for residents and visitors alike but also symbolizes a new chapter in the history of the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge. With tolls no longer a barrier to crossing the bridge, commuters can look forward to a smoother and more efficient travel experience in Nova Scotia.
