13 JAN 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA transit agencies, wide shoulders adapted for buses were identified as the most effective measure to support public transit. “The measure offering the greatest added value for public transit on the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge is a wide shoulder adapted for bus use,” Grondin says. Active transportation is also prioritized. The new multi-use path and viewpoints will connect to existing cycling networks, creating a new crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. A corridor has also been preserved to accommodate a potential future heavy transportation mode, should government authorities choose to implement one. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AT AN EXCEPTIONAL SCALE Environmental protection is embedded into every phase of the project. Located near Île aux Tourtes, the site includes sensitive aquatic environments, wetlands, forests, and protected wildlife habitats. “Environmental protection is an integral part of the project,” Grondin emphasizes. The project is subject to Quebec’s environmental impact assessment process and includes extensive mitigation, restoration, and compensation measures. These include one of the largest freshwater mussel relocation efforts in the (Photo Credit : Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable et Mobilité Montréal) Formwork operations on the metal framework on the east side of the bridge near Senneville.
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