One lane on the Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge will likely be closed “indefinitely” after crews found a brand new crack throughout a routine inspection.
The Transport Ministry mentioned the two-lane configuration that was deliberate over the weekend will proceed into Monday and past.
“We don’t know how long it’s going to take to conduct new analysis,” mentioned Transport Quebec spokesperson Nicolas Vigneault.
The virtually 55-year outdated bridge is nearing the tip of its life. While development of a model new $2.3B bridge is slowly progressing, motorists travelling on and off island don’t have many choices.
The ministry mentioned the bridge is secure to drive on in its present situation however motorists ought to plan forward, take public transit, or work type residence if attainable.
An replace is anticipated early this week.
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New crack on Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge forces lane closure: Transport Ministry
