Resurfacing work on the Confederation Bridge will now begin Saturday instead of Friday as previously announced, according to the company that manages bridge operations.
Work expected to continue for about 2 months with delays expected
Thinh Nguyen · CBC News
· Posted: Apr 30, 2026 10:52 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
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The Confederation Bridge is a 12.9-kilometre link connecting Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick. It opened to traffic on May 31, 1997 after four years of construction. (Shane Hennessey/CBC)
Resurfacing work on the Confederation Bridge will now begin Saturday instead of Friday as previously announced, according to the company that manages bridge operations.
Strait Crossing Bridge Limited said the extensive roadwork project is expected to continue seven days a week for about two months and will cause delays of about 30 to 60 minutes for travellers crossing between P.E.I. and New Brunswick.
“The upcoming resurfacing project represents the most significant work undertaken since the bridge was originally constructed,” reads an advisory on the website.
“Bridge infrastructure is designed for long-term performance, but like all major transportation assets, it requires regular maintenance and reinvestment.”
The bridge will be open during the resurfacing project,
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