40 projects planned on Route 138 this summer

With the good weather settling in on the North Shore, construction sites are multiplying along Route 138. According to the Ministry of Transport of Quebec (MTQ), more than 40 sites are planned in the region over the next few years. next months.

Work to repair the roadway on Route 138 on the east side of Sept-Îles up to the entrance to Monaghan Beach began this Monday and is expected to continue until July 29.

The major obstacle forces traffic to alternate, which caused episodes of traffic jams in the morning.

The situation should improve in the coming days. There is always an adjustment period for road userssupports the communications advisor of the MTQSarah Gaudreault.

In the meantime, motorists are showing patience and understanding.

extra minutes to get to town this morning, but otherwise it’s not that bad. We’re going to live with it, we don’t have much choice and what’s more, it’s been a long time since we were due for the asphalt to be replaced”,”text”:”It took me 10 minutes longer to get to city ​​this morning, but otherwise it’s not that bad. We’re going to live with it, we don’t have much choice and what’s more, it’s been a long time since we had to have the asphalt replaced”}}”>It took me 10 minutes longer to get to town this morning, but it’s not that bad. We’re going to live with it, we don’t have much choice and what’s more, the asphalt had to be replaced for a long time.says a person encountered in the work zone.

A similar situation in Baie-Comeau

Road work has also begun east of Baie-Comeau, between Route Maritime and Chemin de la Toulnustouc. They will continue until the end of August.

At this location, traffic must alternate between 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. These restrictions could, if necessary, extend during the night, indicates the MTQ.

Due to this work, the MTQ encourages travelers to get ahead if they need to join the ferry at Baie-Comeau.

511 before planning your trips. This allows you to avoid any unpleasant surprises, to always plan and to take a little extra time”,”text”:”We can never repeat it enough, particularly in the summer, we invite the population to consult Québec511 before planning their trips . This allows you to avoid any unpleasant surprises, to always plan and to take a little extra time”}}”>We can’t repeat it enough, particularly in the summer: we invite the population to consult Québec 511 before planning their trips. This allows you to avoid unpleasant surprises, plan and take a little extra timerecalls Sarah Gaudreault.

A busy summer

Two major projects will occupy the roads of the Haute-Côte-Nord this summer, including the relocation of Route 138 due to soil movements and a risk of landslides in the Bon-Désir sector, in Les Bergeronnes.

2023. Earthworks are carried out at 60% and resumed in June. The commissioning of the new section is planned for the end of summer2024″,”text”:”The deforestation work for the relocation of the road was carried out in 2023. The earthworks are 60% complete and resumed in June. The commissioning of the new section is planned for the end of summer 2024″}}”>The deforestation work in preparation for moving the road was carried out in 2023. The earthworks are 60% complete and resumed in June. The commissioning of the new section is planned for the end of summer 2024specifies Sarah Gaudreault.

On the Portneuf-sur-Mer side, the MTQ began the reconstruction of a 1.2 km portion in the sector in May in order to correct curves out of the norm and reduce the inclination of a slope abrupt.

In Manicouagan, several sections of Route 389 will be subject to work to ensure the safety of users And significantly improve their ride comfort.

On the Minganie side, the MTQ will, among other things, replace the Touzel Bridge, over the Sheldrake River.

The ministry aims to install a modular bridge by the end of 2024 in order to re-establish a reliable and functional road link, but also to meet the mobility needs of the population of Minganie. This bridge will allow a return to legal loads and better traffic flow.supports Sarah Gaudreault.

She specifies that installation work on the modular bridge is planned for the summer. The contract is in waiting for conclusion.

THE MTQ further indicates that other short-term and mobile obstructions will take place.

The ministry will be present on the north-coastal road network this summerconcludes Sarah Gaudreault

With information from Renaud Chicoine-McKenzie