Articles tagged with "Infrastructure"

The Quebec Government has announced the commencement of repair work on the Turcotte Bridge in Sorel-Tracy. Led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Geneviève Guilbault, the project seeks to enhance the safety and durability of this key infrastructure with a $19.9 million investment. The repairs will include structural and security feature enhancements, electrical works, and resurfacing, aimed at removing current vehicular restrictions. These efforts are expected to ensure a reliable and multi-modal transport network over the next two years.

The Quebec government has launched an interactive map detailing over 700 public infrastructure projects in the province. These projects, each valued at more than $20 million, are part of the Quebec Infrastructure Plan and include schools, hospitals, and roads. The map provides transparency and allows citizens and construction entrepreneurs to access project details such as location, progress, and costs. This tool complements the existing Public Infrastructure Projects Dashboard.

The executive committee of Gatineau has authorized an investment of $469,364, which is seen as a small amount considering the substantial funds—hundreds of millions of dollars—that will be needed to fully address the city's wastewater infrastructure capacity issues. This investment is a step towards solving the problem, but much more will be required in the future to ensure complete resolution.

The city of Trois-Rivières is planning a pioneering solar energy park project. This initiative is considered innovative and has the potential to generate substantial revenue. The project highlights the city's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and economic growth.

Montréal-Trudeau Airport will undergo major construction to reconfigure its road access and drop-off areas, starting this summer and continuing until 2035. This work is expected to increase traffic congestion around the airport, particularly at peak times. With 6.8 million travelers expected from June to August, Aéroports de Montréal recommends strategies such as using peripheral express drop-offs and arriving early. The airport plans to remain operational throughout the construction process.

Maintenance work on the Île-d'Orléans bridge in Quebec, on route 368, is set to commence on June 18, 2025, and will last for about two weeks. During this period, alternating traffic will be maintained with the help of signalers, and pedestrian and cyclist access will be allowed on one sidewalk of the bridge. The ministry will provide updated information via the Quebec 511 service, and road users are encouraged to adhere to the traffic signs for safety. The work schedule may change due to adverse weather or operational constraints.

The Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications, Mathieu Lacombe, has announced the start of a project to modernize the management of religious heritage in Quebec. This initiative aims to make interventions more predictable, update funding criteria, and enhance cooperation between partners. The Council of Religious Heritage of Quebec (CPRQ) will play a significant role in the project, evaluating projects based on urgency and the risk to people's safety or building sustainability. These investments require government approval.

Montréal is participating in the latest edition of the Reinventing Cities initiative, focusing on a project at 150 Louvain Street West in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough. The project falls within a transportation-oriented planning area and is recognized as a metropolitan innovation zone. The main theme of the call for projects is 'Quartier des proximités', which suggests a focus on local proximity and community development.

The article discusses upcoming road disruptions in Québec due to construction and maintenance work. The Mercier bridge will have partial closures from June 16 to mid-July. The Papineau-Leblanc bridge will undergo significant renovations starting June 20, lasting until the end of 2026, while the Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine bridge-tunnel will have night closures on June 20-21 for maintenance. Motorists are advised to plan their travel accordingly and consult relevant updates.

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced a new phase of repair work on the Papineau-Leblanc bridge starting June 20. The work involves replacing guard rails, wheel guards, road surface asphalt, and the bridge membrane, causing a complete closure of Highway 19 southbound between June 20 and June 23. Two lanes will remain open in each direction on the bridge until the end of 2026, with potential intermittent closures. The closures are subject to change due to weather or operational constraints.

A new demolition technique is being used for the first time in Quebec at the Trois-Rivières grain silos. It involves teleoperated machinery lifted by cranes, enhancing safety by eliminating the need for operators to work at high altitudes. This method, common in mining, also allows for continuous work as tool changes can be made without returning the machinery to ground level. The technique provides both safety benefits and time efficiency, attracting interest among industry professionals.

The costs for upgrading the city hall have escalated to a minimum of $80 million from an initial estimate of $23 million. The budget increase is due to structural issues discovered during demolition and rising labor costs, and the project has experienced significant delays. The municipality has renewed its lease at an alternative location through the end of 2028 while preparing a public tender for the renovation work. The project faced setbacks, including severed ties with the initial architectural firm, but the city claims its current planning processes are more focused and timely.