Wednesday, July 26, 2017 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following road closures and transit service enhancements as it prepares to welcome Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta this weekend.

Angus L. MacDonald Bridge

Halifax Harbour Bridges has confirmed the MacDonald Bridge will be open to vehicles, bikes and pedestrians from 5:30 a.m. Friday, July 28 until 7 p.m. Sunday, July 30.

Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Lower Water Street between George and Prince Streets will be closed to vehicle traffic Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30.

The closure will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and will be used as a pedestrian walkway for festival visitors.

A traffic detour will be in place on Bedford Row.

There will be no parking on Bedford Row between Prince and George streets during this time. No-parking areas will marked and illegally parked vehicles will be subject to ticketing and towing in order to keep the detour routes clear.