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About

Emblematic structure, the Jacques Cartier Bridge is an icon of Greater Montreal. Inaugurated in 1930, this five-lane bridge links Montreal to Longueuil and provides access to Île Sainte-Hélène.

About
In a nutshell
In a nutshell

Opening: May 1930

Traffic
Weekdays, morning rush hour from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.*:
  • Three lanes open towards Montreal
  • Two lanes open towards the South Shore
Weekdays, daytime from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.:
  • Two lanes open towards Montreal
  • Two lanes open towards the South Shore
  • Daytime, weekdays, maintenance works is frequently occur between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the fifth lane
Weekdays, evening rush hour from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.*:
  • Three lanes open towards the South Shore
  • Two lanes open towards Montreal
Weekdays, evening/night from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.:
  • Closure of the central lane from 7:30 p.m., after rush hour
  • One lane open in each direction from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. when there is little traffic
  • Some lanes are closed late at night as a safety measure because there is no central median on Jacques Cartier Bridge. 
Weekends:
  • Two lanes open in each direction (closure of the central lane)
  • A third lane is open in either direction based on traffic needs

*These periods are subject to change according to the flow of traffic. 

Vehicles:
  • Vehicles less than 15 metres (less than 50 feet) in length: AUTORISED on the Jacques Cartier bridge AND on the access ramps leading to Parc Jean-Drapeau
  • Vehicles over 15 metres (over 50 feet) in length: AUTORISED on the Jacques Cartier Bridge, but PROHIBITED on the access ramps leading to Parc Jean-Drapeau (prohibition effective since July 27, 2020)

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Live traffic
Road Traffic
Toward Montréal:
Toward South Shore:
Active Mobility
Multipurpose path Regular season
Sidewalk Regular season

Work advisories

From April 3 to December 20 , 2023
Work extended - Jacques Cartier Bridge | Multipurpose path - work with flaggers until December 20 2023
From November 15 to December 15 , 2023
Jacques Cartier Bridge | Multipurpose path - work with flaggers in the section above the St. Lawrence Seaway…
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