Bike path on Jacques-Cartier Bridge closed until further notice
'Every effort is being made to reopen the path as soon as possible,' says bridge corporation
The bike path on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge is closed until further notice due to unfinished waterproofing work.
In a statement from Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI), officials explained that while waterproofing was completed over the weekend on the multipurpose path, "additional steps" are needed.
"Every effort is being made to reopen the path as soon as possible," the statement said. "We regret any inconvenience users may experience as a result of this closure."
Radio-Canada has reported at least two incidents involving cyclists who either sustained injuries or struggled due to the path's slipperiness. However, JCCBI’s statement did not address any reports of injuries.
Sébastien Portebois shared that his partner is expected to need six to eight weeks to recover from a pelvic fracture sustained in a fall. He added that he himself was nearly injured.
"On the first stretch where you're coming down, before Île Sainte-Hélène, the path became very slippery. I started to skid even though it was a straight line," Portebois told Radio-Canada, noting he saw several other cyclists encountering similar difficulties on the slick path.
The sidewalk will stay open while work on the bike path continues.
