Aug 19, 2010
Installation of the anti-jump barriers on Ramp 3
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Here are some photos of the installation of the anti-jump barriers that are currently being installed on the Honoré Mercier Bridge.
This barrier borders the future multi-purpose path that will create, upon its completion, a more practical and efficient means between the South Shore and Montreal for both cyclists and pedestrians alike. This path is also very similar to the one that was previously installed on the Jacques Cartier Bridge in 2001-2002. The installation of this barrier is one of the final step that needs to be completed as part of the work on ramp 3 (exit ramp towards Châteauguay). Subsequently, we will most likely begin working on ramp 2, the La Prairie ramp, in September.
September 14th, 2010 at; 1:13 pm
Congratulations on such a fine job! As a regular cyclist to Kahnawake, I always meet other cyclists and pedestrians on the bridge, whom I’m sure will be pleased. I hope the cycling pedestrian path to Kahnawake east and west is well defined. The last couple of months without the sidewalk access, pedestrians and cyclists have been cut off from travel north-south. With the new protected sidewalk, I believe people will enjoy the walking-cyclist route and scenery of the rapids and vast Lac-St-Louis. There is a long term structural problem with the Mercier as heavier truck traffic creates more wear and tear and daily traffic slowdowns, for which I believe the long-term solution is getting the commuter train station in Kahnawake reopened as well as a commuter train line branch to Chateauguay. We can do with a fraction of the cars, noise and pollution presently on the road and everyone will be healthier and richer for it.