Signage | PJCCI

Jacques-Cartier Bridge

Standard traffic signs and signals: The Highway Safety Code applies

To improve the experience and safety of active mobility users, JCCBI installed in fall 2022 a variety of new road signs, radar speed signs, and variable messaging signs at strategic locations on the multipurpose path and sidewalk of the Jacques Cartier Bridge.

Multipurpose path

Road signs

Road signs have been installed at strategic locations on the multipurpose path:

6 signs
Signs indicating authorized (green) and prohibited (red) uses

Winter conditions tab signs

CAUTION: In winter, stay safe and take extra caution!

“Winter Conditions” tab signs have been put up under the signs on the multipurpose path:

6 tab signs
Potential risks (yellow)

Radar speed signs

Slowing down can prevent many accidents. Active transportation is everyone’s responsibility. There’s no need to hurry!

Radar speed signs have been installed to make everyone aware of the importance of obeying the speed limit on the multipurpose path:

5 radar speed signs
20 km/h maximum

Sidewalk

Road signs

Road signs have been installed at strategic locations on the sidewalk:

5 signs
Permitted (green), prohibited (red) and not recommended (yellow) uses

Winter conditions tab signs

CAUTION: In winter, stay safe and take extra caution!

“Winter Conditions” tab signs have been put up under the signs on the sidewalk:

5 tab signs
Potential risks (yellow)

Multipurpose path and sidewalk

Digital displays and variable messaging signs

Digital displays and variable messaging signs (VMS) have been installed to inform users about the condition of the multipurpose path and sidewalk:

2 digital displays
5 VMS

Melocheville Tunnel

Sidewalk

You must get off your bicycle when using the Melocheville Tunnel sidewalk

Indicates that it is mandatory for cyclists to get off their bicycles for safety reasons. A sign is installed at both entrances to the tunnel, on the bicycle path side (towards Beauharnois west sector).

Pedestrians are prohibited on the roadway

In both tunnel tubes, as well as on the shoulders.

Indicates a mandatory route for cyclists and pedestrians

Using roadways is forbidden. The sign also specifies that the sidewalk will be closed from December 1st to April 15 each year, or subject to weather conditions.