MacKay Bridge reopens following unknown incident (update)

The MacKay Bridge has reopened to traffic following an unknown incident Friday morning.

Halifax Regional Police were on scene and issued a tweet at 8:45 a.m. to say there was no risk to public safety. 

Emergency crews could be seen on the bridge. Halifax Fire and Emergency was also responding. 

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The closure caused significant delays for travellers during the morning commute and caused some Halifax Transit routes to detour.

Police have not yet released any further information.