First snowfall in Halifax causes commuter chaos
Multiple-vehicle collision closes Macdonald Bridge, Halifax Transit routes delayed
The first snowfall of the year happens, well, every year.
But even though it's inevitable, many drivers are still caught off guard.
There were several multiple-vehicle collisions across Halifax on Tuesday afternoon as motorists manoeuvred slick roads, including one that had the Macdonald Bridge closed in both directions.
Traffic Advisory: The Macdonald bridge is closed in both directions at this time due to a motor vehicle collision. Please use an alternate route to avoid delays.
—@HfxRegPolice
Halifax Regional Police tweeted they were on scene of a multiple-vehicle collision on the bridge at 3:30 p.m., but no one was injured. The bridge reopened just before 6 p.m. with heavy traffic in both directions.
The MacKay Bridge was also temporarily closed after an 18-wheeler became stuck. The truck eventually made its way off the bridge, allowing traffic to flow again in both directions, according to Halifax Harbour Bridges.