Champlain Bridge Corridor to be Avoided: Confirmation of the second major work blitz taking place this weekend (May 25, 26 & 27)

LONGUEUIL, QC, May 25, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) would like to advise road users that, given the weather forecast announced, the second major work blitz will take place on the Champlain Bridge corridor this Friday evening May 25 at 10 p.m. This blitz will continue over the weekend, and end on Monday, May 28, at 5 a.m.

During this period, one lane will be open to circulation in each direction on Highway 15, at the bridge entrance (between Atwater and L'Île-des-Sœurs Bridge). On the Champlain Bridge, one lane will be open in each direction until Sunday, 8 a.m. and then two lanes will be open towards the South Shore and one lane will be open towards Montreal, until Monday, 5 a.m.

It is important to note that during the weekend lane width will be reduced to 3 meters on the Champlain Corridor, in both directions. Vehicles exceeding this width should take alternate routes.

Also note that during the weekend, the access ramps to the Champlain Bridge via Route 132 will be completely closed, along with other ramps on Highway 15, on the Montreal side of the bridge. (Full details on www.champlainbridge.ca).

Remember that this major work blitz will continue over the upcoming weekends. To follow the work on the Champlain Bridge corridor, which is subject to changes according to weather conditions, road users are invited to regularly visit our blog www.champlainbridge.ca to plan their weekend trips.

The JCCBI's 2012 work schedule is also available on our website: www.jccbi.ca.

Jean-Vincent Lacroix 
Director, Communications
The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI)
Office: 450 651-8771, ext. 232
Mobile: [phone]
[email protected]

André Girard
Vice-President, Communications
The Federal Bridge Corporation
Tel.: [phone]
[email protected]