Quebec invests $813M in transportation networks in Chaudière-Appalaches region

The Government of Quebec announced an investment of $813,471,000 over the next two years in the road, rail and airport transportation networks in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.

“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 to offer them 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.

The amounts granted enable the completion of significant projects, such as:

• the repair of Route 216, between Route 283 North, in Saint-Paul-de-Montminy , and Chemin du Lac-Carré, in Sainte-Apolline-de-Patton;
• the completion of the widening of Highway 20 eastbound, between exits ³¹⁸ (Taniata Avenue) and 325 (Route du Président-Kennedy), and the preparation of widening work westbound, between exits ³²⁵ (Route du Président-Kennedy) and 314 (Chemin du Sault), in Lévis;
• the reconstruction of Route 275, between 40th ^Street and 20th ^Avenue , in Saint-Prosper ;
• the reconstruction of route 112 ( Notre-Dame Street ), between Saint-Noël Avenue and the Fermes River, in Tring-Jonction ;
• the reconstruction of Route 216, between Rue de la Reine and Rue des Cèdres, in Saint-Elzéar.
• These last three projects are carried out in collaboration with the municipalities concerned.

“We continue to invest here in Chaudière-Appalaches to maintain an efficient and safe transportation network, but above all, to improve the quality of life of our people! We know that the economic context is difficult. That’s why the government is staying the course and launching these projects: to create good jobs, give a solid boost to the local economy of several municipalities, and make our travel in the region easier and safer,” said Bernard Drainville, Minister of Education and Minister responsible for the Chaudière – Appalaches region.

Highlights

• The amounts invested in the Chaudière-Appalaches region are distributed as follows:
  • $154,549,000 to improve road conditions;
  • $119,613,000 to improve the condition of structures;
  • $49,574,000 to make the network efficient and safe, in particular to follow up on recommendations from the Coroner’s Office;
  • $475,098,000 to complete a railway project;
  • $2,414,000 to bring airport projects to fruition;
  • $12,223,000 to ensure the maintenance in good condition of structures and culverts located on abandoned railway rights-of-way.
• In 2024, several projects were completed, including:
  • the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Route 175 and the entrance and exit ramps of Highway 20 eastbound (interchange 314), in Lévis;
  • the reconstruction of the concrete roadway on Highway 20, between Laurier-Station and Saint-Apollinaire , over a distance of 4 kilometers to the east;
  • the repair of Route 273, between Rue des Lilas and Rue Laurier , and Rue Laurier , between Route 273 and the westbound Highway 20 ramps, in Saint-Apollinaire.

Featured image: (Quebec Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility)