All lanes now open on Mercier Bridge after completion of emergency work
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Montreal·NewAll lanes across the Honoré-Mercier Bridge are now open after crews repaired a cracked steel beam over the weekend, Quebec's Transport Ministry announced Sunday evening. Tolls on Highway 30 back in place, says Transport MinistryCBC News · Posted: Oct 19, 2026 7:08 AM EDT | Last Updated: 37 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Mercier Bridge is shown in the direction of the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake, Que., from Montreal, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)All lanes across the Honoré-Mercier Bridge are now open after crews repaired a cracked steel beam over the weekend, Quebec's Transport Ministry announced Sunday evening. The crack closed a Montreal-bound lane last Tuesday, which caused long backlogs on many spans into the city during rush hour. It had been discovered during maintenance work. It also prompted local leaders on the South Shore to renew their call for better transportation options and even a new bridge.
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