Reconfiguration of the Bonaventure Expressway

The boulevard will have a green corridor with features that give people a closer access to the St. Lawrence River. It will also include dedicated active mobility lanes, which the sector currently lacks.

• The plan is to create a dedicated path for pedestrians and 4-meter-wide lanes dedicated to cyclists along nearly 2.5 km of the riverfront.
• These routes will add to the active mobility network and connect the West Island and South Shore paths to those leading to the Old Port and downtown Montreal.
• The bicycle lane and pedestrian pathway will be physically separated for the safety of all users.
• Universal accessibility principles will be applied to ensure the area is accessible to everyone.
• The plan is to operate the bicycle and pedestrian paths year-round.
• Lighting will be added to make the area safe and accessible 24 hours a day.

• The added features will include several grassy areas along the green corridor.
• These areas will follow the different slopes along the river so that users can get a closer access to the St. Lawrence river.

• The landscaping strategy will consist of greening the area with over 80,000 m2 of public green spaces, which will also reduce heat islands.
• The landscaped features along the boulevard will include trees and shrubs that are adapted to urban conditions.
• Near the river, the vegetation will be more natural and consist of shrubs, herbaceous plants and vines.