Free express bus as Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge reduced to one lane each way
The #40 exo express bus from Vaudreuil to Terminus Côte-Vertu will be free of charge "until further notice" to help mitigate traffic as work continues on the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge, officials confirmed Sunday.
Transports Quebec says the service will be available as of Monday and is in addition to other measures already in place.
This includes free train service on exo's #11 Vaudreuil-Hudson line for users at the following stations:
- Hudson
- Vaudreuil
- Dorion
- Pincourt
- Île-Perrot
The following departures will also be added:
- Train #12: departs Hudson at 6:14 a.m.
- Train #16: departs Vaudreuil at 7.30 a.m.
- Train #21: departs Lucien L'Allier at 4:40 p.m. ending at Hudson.
The Quebec Transport Ministry notes anyone with questions can go to Quebec 511 Info Transports.
This comes as officials announce traffic on the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction "for several weeks" after workers discovered "extensive damage."
The ministry says it knew the bridge had deteriorated, but conditions were worse than expected.
"This is a structure that is at the end of its lifespan," said Sarah Bensadoun, a spokesperson with Transports Quebec. "We know there are surprises that will happen in the next few weeks and next few months. We are prepared for that."
The ministry has budgeted $376 million to maintain the existing bridge, which will eventually be dismantled and rebuilt.
The new structure is set to be completed by 2027.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.7029443.1725744633!/httpImage/image.png_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.png)
Police release video of Toronto plaza shooting that killed university student
A university student from Brampton was killed when two shooters fired indiscriminately into a crowded plaza in Toronto last month in what police say was a 'cowardly act.'
'Hopeless and helpless': Regina mother seeks help to treat rare spinal disease
Mary Grace Rico is seeking help in getting treatment for a rare spinal condition.
The iPhone is getting a 'glow' up. What to expect from Apple's Monday event
Apple excited fans with its vision for its 'Apple Intelligence' artificial intelligence system earlier this year. Now, it's time for the company to prove it really works.
No more porta-potties at B.C. construction sites starting Oct. 1
What some B.C. construction workers describe as the worst aspect of their jobs will be coming to an end next month, the province announced.
Trump campaigns in Wisconsin just days ahead of debate with Harris
With just days to go before his first — and likely only — debate against U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, former U.S. president Donald Trump leaned into his familiar grievances about everything from his indictments to the border as he campaigned in one of the most deeply Republican swaths of battleground Wisconsin.
'Extremely vigorous' wildfire activity in central B.C. prompts crews to back off for safety
The wildfire fight in central B.C. intensified Friday, according to officials.
They were due to leave for their dream cruise in May. Three months on they’re still stuck at the departure port
It was the years-long cruise that was supposed to set sail, but saw its departure postponed… postponed… and postponed again.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title
Aryna Sabalenka got past Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in a rollicking U.S. Open women’s final Saturday to win her first championship at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title of her career.