Extreme makeover: Macdonald Bridge to undergo ‘major’ 2-year revamp project - Halifax

Extreme makeover: Macdonald Bridge to undergo ‘major’ 2-year revamp project - Halifax

The operation, dubbed 'Project Lifespan,' will see seven decades of paint stripped off the bridge's two towers. The project comes with a $70-million price tag.

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The Macdonald Bridge in Halifax is set to undergo a makeover that will span most of the next two years — resulting in several weekend closures throughout the process. The work, dubbed “Project Lifespan,” will see seven decades of paint stripped off the bridge’s two towers. Steven Proctor, a spokesperson for Halifax Harbour Bridges, said removing the accumulated paint will allow for preservation and repair work to be done in order to keep the ico…