The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable wishes to inform road users that the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge, linking Senneville and Vaudreuil-Dorion on the Highway 40 (Félix-Leclerc) corridor, will be completely closed to traffic over the weekend of September 20. 

This closure is required to implement a new lane configuration on Highway 40, which will allow for the reconstruction of the slabs and the continuation of work on the drainage system. Maintenance work will also be carried out on the bridge, including membrane installation, asphalting and slab repairs.

Due to the new lane configuration on Highway 40, the Rue des Pins entrance to Highway 40 westbound will be closed for approximately one year, starting on September 23. Road users will be invited to use the next entrance, on boulevard des Anciens-Combattants. This closure is required to ensure the safety of road users.

Here are the restrictions in place from Friday, September 20, at 11:59 p.m., to Monday, September 23, at 5 a.m: 

- Complete closure of Autoroute 40 westbound between Exit 41 - Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue/Boul. des Anciens-Combattants/ Autoroute 20 westbound/Île Perrot and the entrance from avenue Saint-Charles.

- Westbound access to chemin Senneville will be maintained for users travelling to this area.

- Complete closure of eastbound Autoroute 40 between Exit 35 - Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac/Vaudreuil-Dorion/Av. St-Charles and the entrance from boulevard des Anciens-Combattants.

- The ramp leading east from autoroute 40 to the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge will be closed at the interchange with autoroute 30. Users are invited to use autoroutes 20 and 30 instead.

New lane configuration from September 23

As of September 23, traffic lanes on Autoroute 40 will be re-routed around and over the bridge. The Ministry reminds road users of the importance of being vigilant and observing the current speed limit.

A total of three lanes will remain available on the bridge, including two in the direction of traffic flow during peak hours, thanks to dynamic traffic management.

Detour routes will be marked with temporary signage.

During the weekend closure of the bridge, the public is invited to use public transit and take advantage of the mitigation measures in place due to the obstructions to the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge. In addition, tolls will be suspended in both directions on Autoroute 30 to provide an additional alternative. The Ministry advises road users who will have to travel in the area to allow extra time to reach their destination.

Work may be postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions or operational constraints. Before taking to the road, we recommend that you consult Québec 511, a practical tool for planning your travel.