Quebec invests more than $2.5B in road transportation networks

The Government of Quebec announced investments of more than $2.5 billion over the next two years in the road transportation networks of the Montreal ($1,413,209,000) and Capitale-Nationale ($1,171,300,000) regions.

“Since 2018, our government has chosen to invest ever more in our infrastructure, particularly in transportation, to make up for the underinvestment of previous governments and provide quality infrastructure to Quebecers. In the context of economic unpredictability we are currently experiencing, this choice is particularly wise, since each project creates jobs, supports our businesses, particularly those targeted by American tariffs, and stimulates the economy in all regions of Quebec. What’s more, one of the best ways to help our industries remain competitive through this transition to new markets and a redefined economy is to offer them optimal logistical conditions, namely efficient transportation networks. Investing so much is therefore an ambitious choice, but extremely strategic for our citizens and our economy,” said Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.

The amounts granted the Montreal region enable the completion of significant projects, such as:

• the reconstruction of the Highway 520 overpass, above Highway 13, in Montreal;
• the paving of Highway 15, in both directions, between the Médéric-Martin Bridge and the Metropolitan Highway, in Montreal;
• repair of the deck of the Papineau-Leblanc bridge on Highway 19, over the Rivière des Prairies, between Laval and Montreal;
• the continuation of major repair work on the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel , between Montreal and Longueuil , and the reconstruction of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge, between Vaudreuil-Dorion and Senneville .

“The projects that will come to fruition thanks to the funds announced today will help ensure safe and smooth travel throughout our region. These various active projects will directly improve the quality of life of our citizens as well as the socioeconomic vitality of the Montreal region, notably through the creation of quality jobs,” said Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montreal region.

The amounts granted the Capitale-Nationale region enable the completion of significant projects, such as:

• the repair of the bridge located on Raymond-Mailloux Boulevard, over the Bras du Nord-Ouest River, in Baie-Saint-Paul ;
• the paving of Boulevard du Lac, between Chemin du Tour-du-Lac and Boulevard Henri-Bourassa, in Lac-Beauport and Quebec;
• the reconstruction of the bridges located on Jacques-Bédard Street, over the Saint-Charles and Jaune rivers, in Quebec, carried out in collaboration with the City of Quebec;
• the reconstruction of the Île-d’Orléans bridge between Quebec and Île d’Orléans.

“The projects that will come to fruition thanks to the funds announced today will improve the flow of travel throughout our region. These various projects will enhance the quality of life of our citizens as well as the socioeconomic vitality of the Capitale-Nationale region, notably through the creation of quality jobs,” said Jonatan Julien , Minister responsible for Infrastructure and Minister responsible for the Capitale-Nationale region.

The amounts invested in the Montreal region are distributed as follows:

• $25,180,000 to improve road conditions;
• $1,381,841,000 to improve the condition of structures;
• $6,188,000 to make the network efficient and safe, particularly to follow up on recommendations from the Coroner’s Office.

In 2024, several projects were completed, including:

• the reconstruction of the concrete roadway of Highway 40 eastbound, between Morgan and Saint-Charles boulevards ;
• the reconstruction of the Highway 520 overpass, above Hickmore Street.

The amounts invested in the National Capital region are distributed as follows:

• $88,697,000 to improve road conditions;
• $1,020,566,000 to improve the condition of structures;
• $62,017,000 to make the network efficient and safe, including to follow up on recommendations from the Coroner’s Office;
• $20,000 to ensure the maintenance in good condition of structures and culverts located on abandoned railway rights-of-way.

In 2024, several projects were completed, including:

• the reconstruction of the bridge located on the Port-au-Persil road, over the Port au Persil river, in Saint-Siméon;
• the repair of the bridge located on Monseigneur-De Laval Boulevard (Route 138), over the Bras du Nord-Ouest River, in Baie-Saint-Paul ;
• the paving of Valcartier (Route 371) and Jacques-Cartier (Route 369) boulevards and the addition of a median rumble strip in certain areas on Route de la Bravoure (Route 573), in Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier ;
• the addition of rectangular, rapidly flashing lights in the municipalities of Neuville , Baie-Saint-Paul , Saint-Raymond and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier .

Featured image: New funding for transportation includes funds for the reconstruction of the Île-d’Orléans bridge between Quebec and Île d’Orléans. (Government of Quebec)