The new overpass leading directly from Highway 440, westbound, to Highway 15, northbound is set to open in the coming days.
Construction of this new access ramp began in 2023 and is part of the vast project to secure and improve mobility at the interchange.
“Laval residents can breathe a sigh of relief, because the long-awaited overpass will soon be open to traffic. After the serious pile-up in 2019, it became necessary to improve the layout of this area,” said Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy, Minister responsible for the Fight against Racism and Minister responsible for the Laval region.
“I am truly proud that we made the only decision that was necessary,” he added. “Which was to make this area safer.”
This project, which included various redevelopments, required investments of $133 million.
Costs were initially estimated at $189.4 million.
“Thanks to the actions taken by our government to accelerate certain projects, this major project was able to be completed more quickly and at a lower cost,” said Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.
“The new developments, including the overpass leading directly from one highway to the other,” she added. “Reduce weaving and queues, making travel safer for road users.”
