Brief Closure Planned for Key Commuter Route

If you use the Saint John Harbour Bridge for your evening commute, you will need to plan ahead for a brief closure on Monday, November 3. The New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has scheduled a temporary full closure of the bridge for maintenance work.

According to a notice issued by the City of Saint John, the work will cause delays, and drivers should adjust their travel plans to avoid the area during the closure period.

Closure Details: What You Need to Know

The full closure will happen sometime between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3. While the window is an hour long, the actual shutdown of the bridge is expected to last only about 20 minutes.

The reason for the interruption is to allow crews to perform necessary “jacking operations” on the structure. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes or schedule their travel outside of this one-hour window to avoid getting stuck in traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Harbour Bridge closing?

The bridge is closing to allow the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to safely conduct jacking operations as part of its ongoing maintenance.

When exactly will the bridge be closed?

The closure will occur on Monday, November 3, for approximately 20 minutes. This will happen at some point within the one-hour window of 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Will the bridge be closed all night?

No, the full closure is temporary and is only expected to last about 20 minutes.

Who is responsible for this work?

The New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is performing the maintenance and managing the closure.