The Provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI) plans to disrupt traffic on the Saint John Harbour Bridge this Tuesday, September 8. According to a recent notice from the City of Saint John, crews require brief full closures of the bridge to complete jacking operations.

What to Expect on Your Commute

If you commute across the bridge, prepare for delays and adjust your travel plans. Crews will reduce traffic to a single lane in each direction starting at 3:00 p.m. This early lane reduction allows workers to safely establish their work zone before the main operations begin.

Later in the evening, the bridge will shut down completely twice. These full closures take place between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Each shutdown lasts approximately 20 minutes.

The City of Saint John recommends planning your travel ahead of time. Use alternate routes to avoid sitting in traffic during the evening commute.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the lane reductions begin?

Crews will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction starting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8.

What time are the full bridge closures?

The bridge will completely close to traffic twice between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Each closure lasts roughly 20 minutes.

Why is the bridge closing?

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure requires a full closure to safely conduct jacking operations on the structure.

Who can I contact for more information?

You can contact the City of Saint John Customer Service Centre at 506-658-4455 or visit them on the ground floor of City Hall at 15 Market Square, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.