Quebec to invest $7.9B in transportation infrastructure over next two years

The Government of Quebec announced investments of $7,902,139,000 in road, marine, rail and airport transportation networks across Quebec for the period 2025-2027.

“Since 2018, our government has chosen to invest ever more in our infrastructure, particularly in transportation, to make up for the underinvestment of previous governments and provide quality infrastructure to Quebecers. In the context of economic unpredictability we are currently experiencing, this choice is particularly wise, since each project creates jobs, supports our businesses, particularly those targeted by American tariffs, and stimulates the economy in all regions of Quebec. What’s more, one of the best ways to help our industries remain competitive through this transition to new markets and a redefined economy is by providing them with optimal logistical conditions, namely efficient transportation networks. Investing so much is therefore an ambitious choice, but extremely strategic for our citizens and our economy,” said Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.

Among the projects that will be carried out:

• the reconstruction of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge between Vaudreuil-Dorion and Senneville ;
• the repair and reconstruction of the Quebec Central railway between Charny and Vallée-Jonction;
• the construction of the Île-d’Orléans bridge between Quebec and Île d’Orléans;
• the continuation of work on the central slab of the Laviolette Bridge, between Trois-Rivières and Bécancour;
• the major restoration of the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel, between Montreal and Longueuil .

Highlights

• The amounts invested total more than $7.9 billion and are broken down as follows:
  • $1,281,795,000 to improve road conditions;
  • $4,396,048,000 to improve the condition of structures;
  • $1,469,671,000 to make the network efficient and safe, including to follow up on recommendations from the Coroner’s Office;
  • $2,015,000 for maritime transport;
  • $594,488,000 to complete railway projects;
  • $138,002,000 to implement airport projects;
  • $20,120,000 to ensure the maintenance in good condition of structures and culverts located on abandoned railway rights-of-way.

Featured image: The reconstruction of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge is part of Quebec’s $7.9-billion investment in transportation infrastructure for 2025-27. (Government of Quebec)