Macdonald Bridge to remain open during holidays until Jan. 3

The Big Lift is being suspended during the holiday season.

No closures on the Macdonald Bridge are scheduled between5:30 a.m. on Dec. 24and 7 p.m. on Jan. 3.

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And travel on both bridges, the Macdonald and the MacKay, will be free on Christmas Day, Friday,between12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.

"Providing free travel on the bridges Christmas Day is a tradition that began in 1983," saidSteve Snider, general manager andCEO for Halifax Harbour Bridges.

"Traffic volumes are low on Christmas Day so it allows more of our staff to be home with friends and family and is a gesture of thanks to our customers."