With the Bluenose Marathon in effect Saturday and Sunday, you should know that certain roads will be closed and parking bans will be in effect (see images below).

For Sunday, the Macdonald Bridge will be closed from 7:30 with the expectation to reopen near midday.

Halifax Transit will be adjusting Bus Routes. See details below or hit this link (note: you will need to scroll way down on this Halifax.ca page).

 

 

HALIFAX TRANSIT Detour Notice – Blue Nose Marathon
Date: Effective Saturday, May 18, 2024, and Sunday, May 19, 2024, daily from 7:30 a.m. until the end of the race

Routes Affected:

Saturday: 1, 4, 8, 9A, 9B, 10, 90
Sunday: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7A, 7B, 9A, 9B, 10, 24, 29, 39, 53, 54, 55, 56, 62, 320
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Routes 1, 4, 8, 9A, 9B, 10, and 90 will be on detour from 7:30 a.m. until the end of the race due to the Blue Nose Marathon.

On Sunday, May 19, 2024, Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7A, 7B, 9A, 9B, 10, 24, 29, 39, 53, 54, 55, 56, 62, and 320 will be on detour from 7:30 a.m. until the end of the race due to the Blue Nose Marathon.