Champlain Bridge, Montreal

Statement by the Honourable Catherine McKenna on the announcement of the consortium chosen for the Champlain Bridge deconstruction project

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Geography of Quebec, Construction, Geography of Canada, Le Sud-Ouest, Verdun, Quebec, Deconstruction, Champlain, QUEBEC, Island of Montreal, Montreal, Champlain Bridge, Montreal

Environmental Services Inc., as the consortium responsible for the deconstruction work of the original Champlain Bridge in Montreal.

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  • Environmental Services Inc., as the consortium responsible for the deconstruction work of the original Champlain Bridge in Montreal.
  • "The Champlain Bridge deconstruction project is set to be one of the most unique infrastructure projects in Quebec's history.
  • "The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated will announce more details in the next few weeks when the work timetable and deconstruction methods are finalized.
  • The Champlain Bridge deconstruction project will create good jobs and exemplify the best principles of sustainable development."

Opening of multi-use pathway on Samuel De Champlain Bridge

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Monday, December 23, 2019
Le Sud-Ouest, Verdun, Quebec, Bridges, QUEBEC, Greater Montreal, Champlain Bridge, Montreal, Champlain

MONTRAL, Dec. 23 2019 /CNW/ -The multi-use pathway on the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will open today.

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  • MONTRAL, Dec. 23 2019 /CNW/ -The multi-use pathway on the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will open today.
  • The highway portion of the Samuel De Champlain Bridge corridor is now open in its final configuration.
  • "Pedestrians and cyclists now have a safe and reliable way to cross the Samuel De Champlain Bridge on a multi-use pathway, year-round.
  • The Samuel De Champlain Bridge corridor, built in public-private partnership by Infrastructure Canada and Signature on the Saint Lawrence, includes the Samuel De Champlain Bridge, the Nuns' Island Bridge and the federal sections of Highway 15 and Highway 10 linking the new bridge to the Greater Montral transportation network.

T.Y. Lin International Announces New Samuel De Champlain Bridge Open to Traffic in Montréal, Québec, Canada

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Monday, July 1, 2019
Other Construction & Property, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Montreal, Bridges, Le Sud-Ouest, Champlain Bridge, Montreal, Verdun, Quebec, QUEBEC, Champlain, T. Y. Lin International, SNC-Lavalin, Bridge

Lin International (TYLI), a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces that the new Samuel De Champlain Bridge over the St. Lawrence River in Montral, Qubec, Canada, has opened to traffic.

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  • Lin International (TYLI), a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces that the new Samuel De Champlain Bridge over the St. Lawrence River in Montral, Qubec, Canada, has opened to traffic.
  • TYLI, in a Joint Venture with International Bridge Technologies and SNC-Lavalin, served as the Managing Partner and Lead Designer for the 3.4-kilometer-long replacement bridge.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190701005187/en/
    The new Samuel De Champlain Bridge over the St. Lawrence River in Montral, Qubec, Canada.
  • The Samuel De Champlain Bridge replaces the old Champlain Bridge, which opened to traffic in 1962 and stood as one of Canadas busiest crossings.

The Samuel De Champlain Bridge to open to traffic on June 24

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Monday, June 17, 2019
Bridges, Le Sud-Ouest, Champlain Bridge, Montreal, Verdun, Quebec, Champlain, Bridge

The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will open in two phases to allow for a safe transition of traffic from the existing bridge to the new one.

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  • The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will open in two phases to allow for a safe transition of traffic from the existing bridge to the new one.
  • Users will travel south on the existing Champlain Bridge until the southern corridor of the new bridge opens.
  • SSL will continue conducting various finishing work until the Samuel De Champlain Bridge opens, including the final waterproofing and paving of the deck.
  • "I am very happy to see that the people of the greater Montreal region will be able to drive on the magnificent Samuel De Champlain Bridge as of June 24.

The new Champlain Bridge: Government of Canada asks Canadians for their views on modifying the name

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Friday, September 7, 2018
Boroughs of Montreal, QUEBEC, Cantilever bridges, Le Sud-Ouest, Persons of National Historic Significance, Canada, Champlain Bridge, Montreal, Verdun, Quebec, Champlain Bridge, Honoré Mercier Bridge, Champlain, Cartier

In Montreal, three federally-owned bridges the Jacques Cartier Bridge, the Honor Mercier Bridge and the Champlain Bridge pay tribute to important figures whose contributions helped shape Quebec and Canada.

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  • In Montreal, three federally-owned bridges the Jacques Cartier Bridge, the Honor Mercier Bridge and the Champlain Bridge pay tribute to important figures whose contributions helped shape Quebec and Canada.
  • As work progresses on the replacement for the Champlain Bridge, Infrastructure Canada has consulted with experts and stakeholders to evaluate support for the idea of naming the new bridge Samuel De Champlain Bridge.
  • As the next step in this consultative process, the Government of Canada invites the public to provide their feedback on this proposal.
  • Infrastructure Canada will then compile and review this information together with feedback from its consultations with stakeholder groups and publish the results on its website.

SNC-Lavalin congratulates Infrastructure Canada and Signature on the Saint Lawrence for earning Platinum award on the New Champlain Bridge Corridor Project

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Montreal, SNC-Lavalin, S&P/TSX 60 Index, QUEBEC, Champlain Bridge, Montreal, Champlain Bridge, Champlain, Lavalin, Envision

MONTREAL, June 6, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) congratulates Signature on the Saint Lawrence (SSL) and Infrastructure Canada (INFC) for work on the New Champlain Bridge earning the ENVISION Platinum award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).

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  • MONTREAL, June 6, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) congratulates Signature on the Saint Lawrence (SSL) and Infrastructure Canada (INFC) for work on the New Champlain Bridge earning the ENVISION Platinum award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).
  • "The ENVISION Platinum level award is an outstanding achievement and well deserved by everyone involved in the Signature on the Saint Lawrence consortium," said Ian L. Edwards, President, Infrastructure.
  • "I would like to commend INFC for the concept, definition design and shared vision to develop this project to the highest environmental standards and employing sustainable methods.
  • The New Champlain Bridge is one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects in North America and it is vital to the economic growth of Quebec and Canada.