If your evening commute takes you across the Saint John Harbour Bridge, you will need to plan for brief delays on Monday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The bridge is scheduled for temporary full closures on both evenings.

Closure Details: What You Need to Know

According to an official notice from the City of Saint John, the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will be conducting the closures. The work is scheduled to happen between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on both Monday and Tuesday.

The full closure will last for approximately 20 minutes within that one-hour window. The shutdown is necessary for crews to perform jacking operations on the bridge.

Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to plan their travel through the area around this work. Adjusting your travel time or finding an alternate route is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

When exactly will the Harbour Bridge be closed?

The bridge will be fully closed for about 20 minutes between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6, and Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Why is the bridge being closed?

The closure is required for crews to perform jacking operations as part of the bridge’s maintenance.

Will the bridge be closed for the entire hour between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.?

No, the closure will only last for approximately 20 minutes at some point within that hour-long window.

Who is responsible for this work?

The provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is conducting the maintenance and managing the closures.