Jacques Cartier Bridge Multipurpose Path
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To know the status of JCCBI’s active mobility paths and sidewalks in real time, you must subscribe to our email alerts or follow us on our X account (active mobility).

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Work advisories

From September 18, 2024 to December 31, 2025
Estacade | Permanent closure of the access to the Estacade bicycle path rest area from September 18
From February 17 to May 1 , 2025
Jacques Cartier Bridge | Multipurpose path - Open
From March 21 to November 30 , 2025
Melocheville Tunnel - Opening of the sidewalk on Friday, March 21
From April 1 to December 6 , 2025
Estacade| Opening of the Estacade bicycle path on April 5, at 6 a.m.
From April 9 to December 18 , 2025
Jacques Cartier Bridge | The multipurpose path and sidewalk will be open 24/7 starting April 14 at 5 a.m.
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Jacques Cartier Bridge multipurpose path

Jacques Cartier Bridge multipurpose path

You can cross the St. Lawrence River by bike, and even take the access ramp to spend some time at Parc Jean-Drapeau, thanks to the Jacques Cartier Bridge multipurpose path. Located on the upstream side of the bridge, the 2.7-km path lets you admire a spectacular view of downtown, Mount Royal and the Old Port.

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Get the latest information about JCCBI’s bicycle and pedestrian network: 

 

     • Consult the Active Mobility work advisories
     • Follow us on X @mobiliteactive
     • Subscribe to our Active Mobility email alert

 

At all times, JCCBI invites pedestrians and cyclists to be cautious and courteous on the paths and follow all safety instructions.

Have a good trip and stay safe!

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Regular season schedule: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
Regular season schedule: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*

Active mobility users can use the Jacques Cartier Bridge multipurpose path and sidewalk at any time of the day or night.


*JCCBI would like to remind you that throughout the regular season, occasional closures will be necessary to perform certain maintenance work and that it is essential to respect the closure notices for safety reasons.

Winter season schedule: from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 7 days a week 
Winter season schedule: from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 7 days a week 

If a temporary closure is necessary due to maintenance or bad weather, subscribers will receive an email alert with information that will also be posted to our active mobility X account. 

During winter season, active mobility communications are only via: 

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PATH AND SAFETY ISSUES

All of these elements combined increase safety risks in winter.

Atypical Geometry

  • Length (2.7 km)
  • Narrow lateral clearence (from 2.5 m to 1.8 m in winter)
  • MTMDET standard: 3.5 m
  • Long and steep slopes (4.2%)
  • Tight turns
  • Enclosed (guard rails on either side)

Complexity of weather conditions

  • Unique, harsh and changeable weather conditions of the St. Lawrence River
  • Very wet, windy and changeable environment that is conducive to the unpredictable formation of black ice that affects the qualify of the path surface

Raised Path

  • Concrete slab (15 cm)
  • No roadbed material to insulate the path or minimize cooling
  • More affected by weather variations compared to a path on a roadbed

Risk of falling ice

  • High steel structures (sections 3 and 7)
  • Snow thrown from the traffic lanes
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