About
Emblematic structure, the Jacques Cartier Bridge is an icon of Greater Montreal. Inaugurated in 1930, this five-lane bridge links Montreal to Longueuil and provides access to Île Sainte-Hélène.
Traffic
Weekdays, morning rush hour from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.*:
- Three lanes open towards Montreal
- Two lanes open towards the South Shore
Weekdays, daytime from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.:
- Two lanes open towards Montreal
- Two lanes open towards the South Shore
- Daytime, weekdays, maintenance works is frequently occur between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the fifth lane
Weekdays, evening rush hour from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.*:
- Three lanes open towards the South Shore
- Two lanes open towards Montreal
Weekdays, evening/night from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.:
- Closure of the central lane from 7:30 p.m., after rush hour
- One lane open in each direction from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. when there is little traffic
- Some lanes are closed late at night as a safety measure because there is no central median on Jacques Cartier Bridge.
Weekends:
- Two lanes open in each direction (closure of the central lane)
- A third lane is open in either direction based on traffic needs
*These periods are subject to change according to the flow of traffic.
Vehicles:
- Vehicles less than 15 metres (less than 50 feet) in length: AUTORISED on the Jacques Cartier bridge AND on the access ramps leading to Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Vehicles over 15 metres (over 50 feet) in length: AUTORISED on the Jacques Cartier Bridge, but PROHIBITED on the access ramps leading to Parc Jean-Drapeau (prohibition effective since July 27, 2020)
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