Motorists in Ottawa and Gatineau will have to endure one more week of construction on the Champlain Bridge, before all three lanes on the interprovincial bridge reopen to traffic three months ahead of schedule.
The National Capital Commission has announced all three lanes of the Champlain Bridge will reopen on Monday, Aug. 28, with all vehicular lanes open. Both bikes lanes will be temporarily delineated with traffic barrels.
"The NCC thanks the public for its patience during this important work," the NCC said in a statement. "The rehabilitated Champlain Bridge will soon enhance our regional transportation network, offering improved connectivity for all.
Before all three lanes open, there will be overnight closures from Aug. 21 to Aug. 25. The NCC says the Champlain Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic in both directions every night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. next week.There will also be overnight closures Monday to Friday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Aug. 28 and Sept. 15 to complete the remaining asphalt work.
The Champlain Bridge was widened to a three-lane crossing in 2002, with one reversible bidirectional high-occupancy vehicle lanes. The NCC says the bridge carries approximately 22 per cent of all interprovincial motor vehicle traffic.
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