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Ottawa announced a new project to reconfigure the Bonaventure expressway, which was first built in the 1960s and is nearing the end of its lifespan.
Ottawa announced a new project to reconfigure the Bonaventure expressway, which was first built in the 1960s and is nearing the end of its lifespan.
The work is scheduled to take place from 2025 to 2029.
The Bonaventure Autoroute will be transformed into an urban boulevard along the St. Lawrence River, allowing space for pedestrian paths, bike routes, and scenic areas. In a plan which has yet to be announced publicly, the federal company in charge of the road has confirmed it plans to introduce traffic-calming measures over the next six years.
Like many Montreal-area residents, Jeff Harris has spent a lot of time on the old Champlain Bridge, commuting to the city from his former home on the South Shore.