Jacques Cartier Bridge - Closure of the sidewalk and cycling path

LONGUEUIL, QC, Dec. 6 /CNW Telbec/ - The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated wishes to inform pedestrians and cyclists that, for safety reasons, the sidewalk and cycling path on the Jacques Cartier Bridge will close for the winter season this Monday December 6 in the evening around 8 PM.

Every year, the Corporation must proceed with these closures for the safety of users and due to the associated difficulties with maintenance of the surfaces during winter. The bridge is prone to the formation of ice due to mist conditions from the St Lawrence River, not to mention the sidewalks are slanted to drain water away, making them unsafe for cyclists and pedestrians during freezing conditions.

The sidewalk and the cycling path will reopen in the spring 2011.

For more information, please visit our blog:  www.jacquescartierbridge.ca

For further information:

Source:
Jean-Vincent Lacroix 
Chief, Communications
The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI)
Tel.: [phone] ext. 232
Cellular: 514 249-1940
[email protected]  

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

Information:
Émilie Thibault
AGC Communications
Tel.: [phone] ext. 231
Cellular : 514 825-7365
[email protected]