Last updated: May 7, 2025
CN Bridge Rehabilitation program overview
Since 2017, Canadian National Railway (CN) has completed rehabilitation and repairs on several cost-shared structures within the municipality, as listed below. Future plans for further rehabilitation work in partnership with the municipality are underway. This work includes:
- Rehabilitation to the arch bridge structures (responsibility of CN); and
- Full replacement of the paved surface and sidewalk(s) at each location (responsibility of the municipality).
Tower Road CN Bridge Rehabilitation project
In collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax Water and other partners, CN is leading the Tower Road CN Bridge Rehabilitation project, a necessary infrastructure improvement to ensure long-term safety and reliability.
This work is part of a multi-year plan to rehabilitate seven CN bridges on the Halifax peninsula. With five bridges completed, the Tower Road bridge is the sixth project.
Project status and timeline
CN, in partnership with the Halifax Regional Municipality and Halifax Water, has rescheduled construction of the Tower Road CN Bridge Rehabilitation project to the 2026 construction season.
This decision was made due to rising costs and planning challenges. By waiting until 2026, the work can be done more efficiently and may be finished within one construction season instead of extending into two.
In the meantime, CN will take the steps needed to ensure the bridge remains safe to use over the coming year.
Residents can expect another update in winter or spring 2026.
What can I expect when construction starts?
The municipality is working in partnership with CN, Halifax Water and other involved utilities to coordinate construction activities and minimize impacts where possible.
Common questions
- Will any trees be removed as part of this project?
CN has hired an arborist to remove trees from CN property that will obstruct the Tower Road CN Bridge Rehabilitation project.
This work will be completed by April 1 to avoid the potential for nesting activity. This work does not involve any trees off CN property.
Completed CN Bridge Rehabilitation projects
- Jubilee Road
The work for the Jubilee Road bridge rehabilitation was completed in December 2023 and the road was reopened to traffic.
- South Street
The work for the South Street bridge rehabilitation was completed in September 2021 and the road was reopened to traffic.
- Coburg Road
The work for the Coburg Road bridge rehabilitation was completed in December 2020 and the road was reopened to traffic.
- Belmont on the Arm & Marlborough Woods
The work for the Belmont on the Arm & Marlborough Woods bridge rehabilitation was completed in June 2020, and the road was reopened to traffic.
- Quinpool Road
The work for the Quinpool Road bridge rehabilitation was completed on July 29, 2019 and the road was reopened to traffic.