Adaptive traffic lights coming for Macdonald Bridge corridor to improve congestion

Commuters who use the Macdonald Bridge between Halifax and Dartmouth will soon notice an upgrade to traffic signals that should hopefully improve congestion. The technology uses adaptive camera signals to sense traffic volumes and change traffic lights accordingly. For Nova Scotia’s public works minister, it’s all about getting traffic on and off the bridge faster. “This may seem like a small step, but big projects always start small,” said Minister Fred Tilley. The provincial government is contributing $700,000 to the new traffic lights at key intersections along the Macdonald Bridge corridor…