Project involving repairs to the Bonaventure Expressway, the Clément Bridge, and the approaches to Île des Sours

Built between 1965 and 1967, the Bonaventure Expressway is reaching the end of its service life. The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) will be carrying out maintenance and repair work on a 1.1-kilometre section of the expressway starting at about 100 metres northeast of the Clément Bridge and ending at the Hwy. 15 access ramps on Île des Sœurs. 

Inspections have revealed defects in different structures approaching the Clément Bridge and in the road surface on Île des Sœurs. These inspections have also revealed defects in drainage structures and other road components. It has been determined that maintenance and repair work is necessary for the long-term durability of this infrastructure. The project therefore aims to correct a series of defects and increase road safety through different types of repair work on this section of the Bonaventure Expressway.

The work mainly includes but is not limited to:

  • Repairs to the Clément Bridge.
  • Full repairs to the road surface of the Clément Bridge, on the lanes of the southern approach to the Clément Bridge, and on the access ramp from Clément Bridge to Hwy. 15 southbound  (+- 1100 linear metres).
  • Repair of two viaducts at the southern approach to Île des Sœurs.
  • Repair of a superstructure.
  • Replacement of drainage systems.
  • Repair and replacement of street lights and modifications to the electricity system for the installation of LED light fixtures.

This work will take place during summer 2024 and summer 2025.

The nature of the work will cause traffic hindrances on the Clément Bridge, with traffic limited to one lane in each direction.

The project includes a series of environmental measures in particular to protect the population of cliff swallows that nest under the Clément Bridge deck. 

This maintenance and repair program is part of JCCBI's mission to help users get where they need to go and ensure the safety and longevity of our infrastructure by applying systemic management based on a sustainable development approach.

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Latest update

Longueuil – August 19th, 2024 – The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) has determined that the proposed Project involving repairs to the Bonaventure Expressway, the Clément Bridge, and the approaches to Île des Sœurs (ABP0018) is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • Impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples
  • Indigenous knowledge
  • Community knowledge
  • Comments received from the public
  • Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures

Mitigation measures have been planned for each of the potential impacts on the environment. The main mitigation measures that were considered to make this determination are:

  • Develop and implement an emergency measures plan to respond to accidental spills, as required
  • Prohibit any water from the work site from being discharged into the river
  • Prior to the work in the spring, check whether any cliff swallows or the nests of these species are within 200 metres of the work site
  • Avoid carrying out activities on the deck between late February and late August, i.e., the nesting period of cliff swallows. If nests are found, maintain the 20-metre protection distance for works
  • If work must be done during the nesting season, block off nesting sites found within the work areas before the nesting season begins
  • Manage contaminated soils, manage wastewater, control nuisances, control hazardous and residual materials are included in JCCBI’s standardized specifications
  • Follow the conditions issued by Transport Canada as part of the application for approval under the Canada Navigable Waters Act (CNWA).

JCCBI has experience in carrying out similar work and is satisfied that this project is unlikely to cause adverse environmental impacts. Furthermore, a supervision firm has been retained to continuously monitor the work to ensure that the planned measures are being followed.

JCCBI will therefore go ahead and allow the project to proceed, either in whole or in part..

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - August 19, 2024

Contacts

Jacques-Cartier Champlain Bridges Inc.
Philippe Larouche, Environment Lead
1225, Saint-Charles W. Suite 500
Longueuil, Quebec J4K 0B9
Telephone: 450-651-8771
Fax: 450-677-6912
Email: communications@pjcci.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Highway Bonaventure (Quebec)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Highways and Roads

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-02-19

  • Proponent

    Jacques-Cartier Champlain Bridges Inc.

  • Authorities

    • Jacques-Cartier Champlain Bridges
    • Transport Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    87345

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...within 200 kilometres
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