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There are growing calls for Quebec’s transport ministry to re-think its decision to close the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge as Hudson prepares for its St. Patrick’s Day. Now, some politicians and community leaders are also joining the chorus. They argue that closing the bridge on the same weekend as the parade far from necessary and threatens the...

Complaints are piling up about the construction of the new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge. Many people are upset about the timeline and the lack of a dedicated REM train line. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.

Good news for drivers off western tip of the Island of Montreal. Work on the new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge has begun and officials are moving up the completion date by one year. As Global’s Tim Sargeant explains, the news comes as the existing bridge is bogged down with lane closures.

Construction has finally begun on the new Îles-aux-Tourtes bridge. The news come after more damage was found late last week on the current span forcing additional emergency mitigation measures to be put in place. Global’s Phil Carpenter reports.

Just when West Island drivers were getting comfortable, the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge is closing down completely over the weekend. The closure is due to a major flaw discovered last week. And as Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports, the impact could last longer than one year.

One lane on the Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge will be closed “indefinitely” after crews discovered a new crack during a routine inspection. As Elizabeth Zogalis reports, the ministry said the two-lane configuration that was planned over the weekend will continue into Monday and beyond.

A Montreal woman is speaking out about a dramatic and dangerous experience she recently had while driving over the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge. She hopes her story will be a warning for other drivers who rely on the aging structure and also hopes it will bring about change. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

Strong criticism continues more than one week after Quebec lawmakers announced a new Île-aux-Tourtes bridge would be built on Montreal’s western tip. The latest attack comes from the mayor of Vaudreuil and it all revolves around public transit and specifically the lack of a dedicated, reserved bus lane on the bridge. As Global’s Tim Sargeant...

Prep work is set to begin Monday for the planned re-build of the Île aux Tourtes Bridge. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines is live on location with an update.

There is good news for off-island drivers. Prep work began on Monday to rebuild the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge, a heavily used span located on the western tip of Montreal. But as Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports, it might be too soon to rejoice just yet.

Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault says the Quebec Government and municipalities in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region are still looking for mitigation measures to reduce rush hour traffic on the Îe-aux-Tourtes Bridge. She adds that the government is moving ahead with plans to build a new bridge in this decade.

Commuting from Montreal to off-island communities has always been challenge for drivers, but for residents west of the city it has been nothing short of a nightmare. As Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis reports, the never-ending construction on the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge seems worse than ever, with very few solutions in sight.

It was a major stress relief for many West Island commuters Friday, when the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge partially reopened to traffic. One lane is available in each direction and the reopening of the span arrives three days ahead of schedule. But as Global’s Tim Sargeant reports, many argue that the reopening of the bridge doesn’t deter...

Wed, Sep 14: Problems on the Île aux Tourtes Bridge continue to grow with mounting costs and delayed schedule Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.

Mon, Oct 10: The Île-aux-Tourtes photo radar was installed back in June, 2016 and has racked up $2-million since. As Sarah Volstad reports, some Montrealers think it’s just a government cash grab.

While a new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge linking the western tip of the island of Montreal to Vaudreuil-Dorion is still years away, new plans for the future structure don’t include reserved bus lanes. As Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports, municipalities accuse the Transport Ministry of going off script.

Mon, Mar 13: Construction has started to strengthen the northern section of the Île aux Tourtes Bridge. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.

Mon, Dec 3: After years of repairs, the Ile-Aux-Tourtes Bridge connecting Vaudreuil to the western tip of the island of Montreal will be torn down and replaced. As Global’s Tim Sargeant reports, commuters are thrilled the existing structure will be replaced.

Public consultations are underway for the new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge. The busy span on the western tip of the island is in dire need of an update. And off-island resident are determined to make sure one thing gets considered in the plan – space for a possible light rail network. Elysia Bryan-Baynes Reports.

Public consultations are underway for the new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge. The busy span on the western tip of the island is in dire need of an update. And off-island resident are determined to make sure one thing gets considered in the plan – space for a possible light rail network. Elysia Bryan-Baynes Reports.