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Replace the MacKay Bridge

The MacKay Bridge in Halifax is at the end of its life span. It opened in 1970 with a 50-year service life and it is experiencing increasing failures that lead to frequent closures and terrible traffic. A recent study showed that even with increased maintenance, the bridge needs to be replaced or significantly refurbished by 2040. However, this is a problem contributing to our congestion problems today, and is rapidly becoming an issue of public safety, so work needs to begin now.

A Nova Scotia Liberal government would work with the Halifax Dartmouth Bridge Commission to build a new, six lane bridge with active transportation infrastructure and bus lanes to support rapid transit in Halifax. This will reduce congestion and protect the people and goods that travel that bridge every day.

Cost estimate: No additional spending required, financed via bond.

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