One Lane Towards Montreal on Mercier Bridge Closed Indefinitely Due to Crack: Transport Quebec
Transport Quebec said the closure is a preventative measure while engineers assess repairs after a crack was found in a steel beam.
- Transport Quebec closed the left lane of the Mercier Bridge heading toward Montreal indefinitely after workers discovered a crack in a steel beam during maintenance on Tuesday.
- Workers found the crack during maintenance work on Late Tuesday, prompting the Transport Ministry to order an immediate closure to reduce structural load on the bridge.
- "During maintenance work, a crack was discovered on a steel beam," said Louis-André Bertrand, a Transport Ministry spokesperson, describing the closure as a "preventative measure" to reduce load.
- Motorists from the South Shore face traffic challenges reaching Montreal, with officials advising drivers to use alternate routes if possible during the indefinite closure.
- Additional analysis will occur Wednesday to determine necessary repairs, and Transport Quebec will provide updates on closure duration once engineers complete their structural assessment.
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Maintenance work revealed a crack on a steel beam on Tuesday.
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One lane towards Montreal on Mercier Bridge closed indefinitely due to crack: Transport Quebec
A lane on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge heading into Montreal was closed indefinitely Tuesday night after a crack was discovered in one of the bridge’s steel beams, causing major delays for commuters during the Wednesday morning rush hour. The crack was discovered during maintenance work, prompting the closure of the left lane as a precaution while […]
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