Nova Scotia

Macdonald Bridge to remain open during holidays until Jan. 3

The Big Lift is being suspended during the holiday season. No closures are scheduled between 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2015 and 7 p.m. on Jan. 3.

Travel over both harbour bridges will be free on Christmas Day

The Macdonald bridge will be open during the holiday season, Dec. 24, 2015 to Jan. 3, 2016. (Paul Palmeter/CBC)

The Big Lift is being suspended during the holiday season.

No closures on the Macdonald Bridge are scheduled between 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 24 and 7 p.m. on Jan. 3.

And travel on both bridges, the Macdonald and the MacKay, will be free on Christmas Day, Friday, between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. 

"Providing free travel on the bridges Christmas Day is a tradition that began in 1983," said Steve Snider, general manager and CEO for Halifax Harbour Bridges.

"Traffic volumes are low on Christmas Day so it allows more of our staff to be home with friends and family and is a gesture of thanks to our customers."