Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Shut Down over the Weekend
Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closure: Essential Work and Detour Routes
The Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge, a key transportation artery in the region, will be closed to traffic from Friday, August 15, 11:59 p.m., until Monday, August 18, 5 a.m. This closure is necessary for the installation of support beams on the structure.
During this period, motorists are strongly recommended to use Highways 20 and 30 as detour routes. Here are the suggested detours:
- Eastbound traffic detour: Take Highway 30 East, exit at 5 to Highway 20 East, then exit 39 to Boulevard des Anciens-Combattants.
- Westbound traffic detour: Exit 41 to Boulevard des Anciens-Combattants South, then Highway 20 West and exit 29 to Highway 30 West.
Please note that the highway portion around the bridge will be fully closed during this period, but local access to Senneville Road will be maintained for local traffic.
Heavy vehicles are prohibited from using the right lane on the bridge once it reopens, and overloaded vehicles are prohibited at all times. To avoid unexpected delays, travelers are encouraged to consult the Québec 511 website regularly for real-time updates on road work and possible schedule changes caused by weather or operational constraints.
Tolls on the A-30/Serge-Marcil Bridge will be suspended in both directions during this closure period to facilitate detours. Drivers planning to attend events near the area, such as the Hudson Auto Show, should plan alternate routes due to this closure.
The ministry has noted that mitigation measures are in place during the bridge closure. Allowing extra time to reach your destination is recommended for road users traveling in the area.
Additionally, Highway 40 eastbound will be closed between Exit 35 and the entrance from des Anciens-Combattants Boulevard. The westbound access to Senneville Road will be maintained for local traffic. Detour routes for motorists are marked with temporary signs.
The suspension of tolls on Highway 30 is intended to provide an additional travel option. Motorists are advised to use highways 20 and 30 as detour routes and to monitor official traffic updates to adjust plans as needed.
- The suspension of tolls on the A-30/Serge-Marcil Bridge during the Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge closure is meant to support travelers using the alternate detour routes, which also include Highway 20.
- In the news today, it's worth noting that the travel industry could see a major impact due to the closure of the Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge, as motorists are advised to avoid the area surrounding the Hudson Auto Show.
