Traffic mitigation measures for the new Champlain Bridge Corridor

On November 9, 2018, the Government of Canada inaugurated the new Île-des-Sœurs Bridge. The bridge is an important component of the new Champlain Bridge Corridor project, linking Île-des-Sœurs to the island of Montreal and connecting travellers along Highway 15 to the new Champlain Bridge.

During the event, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, recognized the patience of local residents, and particularly those living on Île-des-Sœurs, whose lives have been impacted as a result of work on the new Champlain Bridge Corridor.

Signature on the St. Lawrence (SSL), in collaboration with Infrastructure Canada and stakeholders, is closely watching the impacts on traffic and listening to residents in order to make adjustments as necessary to mitigate the impacts of detours and facilitate movement for Île-des-Sœurs residents.

During the event, the Minister outlined the measures that have been put in place by SSL as well as changes to traffic that will come into effect with the opening of the Île-des-Sœurs Bridge on November 12.

Measures already in place:

• Improved synchronization of the traffic lights on Gaétan-Laberge Boulevard
• Improved signage on Highway 15 North and Highway 10 East
• Opening of the access ramp to Highway 10 West from the Claude-Robutel roundabout
• Re-establishment of normal traffic flows on René-Lévesque Boulevard and Île-des-Sœurs Boulevard

Measures in effect after the opening of the bridge:

• Dedicated left turning lane to better access Highway 15 North from Gaétan-Laberge Boulevard
• Reopening of the Highway 15 North access to and from Atwater Avenue in early December
• Access for Société de transport de Montréal (STM) buses to the dedicated bus lane on Highway 10 East during rush hour

Minister Champagne also announced that a number of additional measures will be implemented in collaboration with SSL, the City of Montreal and JCCBI including:

• Increased police presence at key pressure points during rush hour to help direct traffic
• Additional tow trucks to ensure quick response to accidents or stalled vehicles
• Enhanced winter road maintenance services to reduce delays resulting from snow clearance activities

Together, these measures will help to ensure that local residents can move more efficiently through the most affected traffic areas.