A. Murray MacKay Bridge

Company Overview

Link Nova Scotia is the province's transportation planning Crown corporation, responsible for guiding long-term transportation investments that support economic growth, mobility, and infrastructure resilience across Nova Scotia. In 2026, Halifax Harbour Bridges became an operating division of Link Nova Scotia, bringing the management of Halifax's two iconic harbour crossings under a unified transportation strategy.

The A. Murray MacKay Bridge is one of Atlantic Canada's most important transportation assets, serving as a vital connection between Halifax, Dartmouth, the Port of Halifax, and the broader provincial highway network. As demand continues to grow, the Province is evaluating long-term solutions to ensure this critical corridor can meet the needs of future generations.

Project Overview

The A. Murray MacKay Bridge Replacement Project is a transformative transportation infrastructure initiative focused on the future of Halifax Harbour's busiest commercial crossing. Opened in 1970, the MacKay Bridge currently accommodates more than 20 million vehicle crossings annually and serves as the only cross-harbour route for commercial truck traffic.

Recognizing the bridge's strategic importance to trade, economic development, and regional mobility, Nova Scotia launched a formal business case process in 2026 to evaluate options for the corridor's future. While rehabilitation and alternative crossing solutions will be assessed, the construction of a new higher-capacity crossing is anticipated to be the leading option.

The project is expected to improve freight movement, increase transportation capacity, support future rapid transit integration, and unlock transit-oriented development opportunities throughout the Halifax region.

Investment Highlights

Critical National Transportation Infrastructure

• More than 20 million vehicle crossings annually
• Only cross-harbour commercial trucking corridor
• Key connection to the Port of Halifax and major trade routes
• Essential component of Atlantic Canada's transportation network

Major Infrastructure Opportunity

• Estimated capital investment likely exceeding C$3 billion
• Evaluation of replacement, rehabilitation, and alternative crossing options underway
• Potential for innovative procurement and financing models
• Long-term, generational infrastructure investment

Supporting Future Growth

• Improves goods movement efficiency and reliability
• Expands future transit and mobility capacity
• Supports growing population and economic development
• Unlocks new transit-oriented development opportunities
• Strengthens connectivity across the Halifax Regional Municipality

Investor Snapshot

Sector: Transportation Infrastructure | Bridge Replacement | Trade Corridor Development

Asset: Cross-harbour transportation corridor connecting Halifax and Dartmouth

Current Stage: Feasibility and business case development

Estimated Capital Cost: Expected to exceed C$3 billion

Timeline:

• Options analysis: 2026-2028
• Business case development underway
• Replacement structure anticipated in service in the mid-2040s

Investment Opportunity: Procurement, financing, and delivery models under evaluation, including potential public-private partnership approaches.