New Champlain Bridge

• New Samuel de Champlain Bridge officially inaugurated

  Montreal's new Samuel de Champlain Bridge was officially inaugurated today, and will fully open to traffic on Canada Day.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2019
  
• Rush-hour drivers get their first try at Montreal’s new Samuel de Champlain Bridge

  The new Samuel de Champlain Bridge opened to northbound traffic at 5 a.m. on Monday; the southbound side is set to open to traffic on July 1.

  Traffic

  Jun 25, 2019
  
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• Montreal’s new Samuel de Champlain Bridge opens northbound

  Drivers from Montreal's south shore took their first trip northbound on the new Samuel de Champlain Bridge.

  Traffic

  Jun 24, 2019
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• New Samuel de Champlain Bridge to open northbound lane June 24, southbound lane July 1

  The two-phase opening is required to allow a safe transition from the current bridge to the new structure, officials say.

  Traffic

  Jun 17, 2019
• Slices of Montreal immortalized as part of new Champlain Bridge

  A 3D-printed time capsule was carefully to gives a glimpse into life in Montreal in 2019.

  Canada

  May 29, 2019
• New structure replacing old Champlain Bridge officially named Samuel De Champlain

  Although a 60-centimetre gap remains, it is technically possible to walk across the entire span that joins Montreal and the South Shore. 

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2018
• More work to come on new Champlain Bridge

  It's scheduled to be decommissioned at the end of the year but authorities are ready to keep the Champlain Bridge open longer if necessary.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2018
• New Champlain Bridge now expected to open December 21

  The federal government and the consortium building the new Champlain Bridge have reached a settlement.

  Traffic

  Apr 13, 2018
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• Groups behind Montreal’s new Champlain Bridge say project will be done on time

  The number of workers on the project increased from 650 last summer to 850 in January in order to get work done.

  Traffic

  Feb 23, 2018
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• Rescue operation saves fallen Champlain bridge worker

  A Champlain bridge worker sustained minor injuries after falling from a ladder atop the 150-foot super structure.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2018