Jacques Cartier Bridge

Normal traffic lane configuration

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

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 frequently occur between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the fifth lane

Evening rush hour from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.*

Three lanes open towards the South Shore
Two lanes open towards Montreal

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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JCCBI'S projects and sites

Massive structures like the Jacques Cartier Bridge or Bonaventure Expressway have many needs. They may require electrical repairs, paving, steel painting, and many other types of work. Most of these operations are planned in advance as part of JCCBI’s proactive asset management approach. Our Operations and Maintenance teams may also identify a need following an inspection or report, while user needs may change over time.

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