QUEBEC CITY — A recent media briefing hosted by Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) provided a glimpse into the first six months of activity regarding the rehabilitation of the iconic Québec Bridge.
Crown corporation JCCBI was handed over the management responsibilities for the project in November 2024 by the federal government and announced $1 billion in investments over the next 25 years.
“Last November, our team committed to restoring this great structure to its former beauty while extending its service life, and we have made many efforts in this direction over the last few months. A dedicated team has been formed, a Québec office has been set up, several asset management contracts were awarded and are underway, a participatory approach is being rolled out, including meetings with First Nations, plus several communication tools,” said Sandra Martel, Chief Executive Officer of JCCBI, in a statement.
“A three-party collaboration agreement with CN and the Government of Québec is also being negotiated. Finally, a steel repair and painting contract was assigned to JCCBI allowing for work to begin on the bridge as early as 2025.”
JCCBI is currently developing an asset management plan for the Québec Bridge, beginning with inspections and various studies.
The work will mainly aim to repair, reinforce and paint the steel to protect it from corrosion and improve the overall appearance of the bridge. It could eventually target the piers and footings.
Over the last few months, JCCBI has awarded a few professional service contracts in asset management, including inspections and load-carrying capacity studies, in addition to work supervision contracts, quality control and laboratory services, the release reads.
A construction contract for steel repair and painting was assigned to JCCBI, enabling the work begun by CN to continue in 2025.
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