Jacques Cartier Bridge

• A Quebec coroner says Montreal’s Champlain Bridge needs anti-suicide barrier

  Robert Olson with the Centre for Suicide Prevention says anti-suicide fences are not systematically installed on new bridges because of the cost or for esthetic reasons.

  Canada

  Jan 27
  
• SNC-Lavalin to pay $30M under agreement with Quebec over bridge bribes

  The charges are related to events that occurred between 1997 and 2004 in connection with the Jacques Cartier Bridge deck rehabilitation project between Montreal and Longueuil.

  Crime

  May 7, 2022
  
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• Water main break snarls Montreal commute early Friday

  A predawn water main break on De Lorimier Avenue in Montreal's Ville-Marie district caused major traffic delays Friday morning.

  Traffic

  Jan 22, 2021
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• Longueuil police investigate after body found in St. Lawrence River

  A vehicle was discovered floating in the water on Montreal's south shore.

  Crime

  Nov 5, 2020
• Nurses stage protests on Montreal and Quebec City bridges over work conditions

  Their collective agreement expired in March.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2020
• Jacques-Cartier Bridge bike lane and sidewalk to remain open for the winter

  Both the bridge's lane and sidewalk will be accessible weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and at night maintenance teams will take care of the upkeep.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2020
• How not to perform a U-turn: Truck driver caught on camera blocking Montreal bridge

  A truck driver heading from the south shore towards Montreal had a change of heart halfway across the bridge.

  Crime

  Apr 9, 2020
• Jacques-Cartier Bridge’s multi-purpose bike path reopens in time for spring

  Spring has sprung in Montreal as the multi-purpose path on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge is once again accessible for cyclists and pedestrians.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2020
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• Jacques Cartier Bridge to pilot bike path project during 2019-2020 winter season

  A budget of $250,000 will go toward snow removal and removing ice from the lanes, and the total cost of the project has a budget of $700,000.

  Nov 8, 2019
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• Quebec climate activists seek donations to help cover arrested protesters’ legal costs

  Extinction Rebellion Quebec says it is devoted to putting pressure on both the provincial and federal governments to adopt rigorous environmental policies.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2019