Traffic Chaos In Halifax
HALIFAX–The Macdonald Bridge, one of two bridges that connect Dartmouth the Halifax, is closed again today as a repair project takes longer than expected. It’s creating traffic chaos.
UPDATE: Still no indication when the Macdonald Bridge will open today #hfxtraffix #halifax https://t.co/AOj0QcJqlS pic.twitter.com/lgsVfTYTuu
— Global Halifax (@globalhalifax) October 23, 2015
“We’re extremely disappointed in our performance,” says HHB CEO as Macdonald Bridge remains closed https://t.co/TQHTAHfl1Z — Meghan Groff (@meggroff) October 23, 2015
Maybe not surprisingly, people aren’t happy.
MacDonald Bridge closed. 845 ferry left early because it’s full. Transportation in Halifax is a joke. #hfxpoli — Derek Simon (@DartmouthDerek) October 23, 2015
I’m going as the MacDonald Bridge for Halloween! It will scare everyone for sure. — Donair Supply (@DonairSupply) October 23, 2015
Halifax officials have confirmed that The MacDonald Bridge currently is not a bridge. #Halifax — Nick Ryan (@app1eb1oom) October 23, 2015
@hfxtraffic halifax bridge explains every delay & the reasons why Macdonald bridge closed like I care. #big lift? #big failure — Craig Harkness (@sharkhark) October 23, 2015
But hope is the air. Bridge officials are saying the Macdonald Bridge will “tentatively” re-open at 1 p.m today.