Pont Jacques-Cartier
Montreal, CANADÀ 2024.
The Jacques Cartier Bridge is one of the most famous and emblematic bridges in Montreal, a key feature of the city's skyline and a vital link in Greater Montreal's transportation network.
History and Name: It was inaugurated in 1930, originally named the "Harbor Bridge" (Pont du Havre). It was renamed in 1934 to honor Jacques Cartier, the French explorer who charted the St. Lawrence River.
Structure: It is an iconic steel cantilever bridge. It features five traffic lanes that are managed using a reversible center lane to handle rush-hour traffic, as well as a sidewalk and a multipurpose path for pedestrians and cyclists. Its total length, including approaches, is over 3.4 kilometers.
Key Features: The bridge includes four large structural features on its main span, often colloquially referred to as the "Eiffel Towers." It also provides access to Saint Helen's Island (Île Sainte-Hélène) and Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Iconic Illumination: The bridge is renowned for its interactive lighting system, known as "Living Connections" (Connexions Vives), installed in 2017. This system changes color and tempo based on the city's seasons and energy, transforming the bridge into a nightly visual beacon.
Pont Jacques-Cartier
Montreal, CANADÀ 2024.
The Jacques Cartier Bridge is one of the most famous and emblematic bridges in Montreal, a key feature of the city's skyline and a vital link in Greater Montreal's transportation network.
History and Name: It was inaugurated in 1930, originally named the "Harbor Bridge" (Pont du Havre). It was renamed in 1934 to honor Jacques Cartier, the French explorer who charted the St. Lawrence River.
Structure: It is an iconic steel cantilever bridge. It features five traffic lanes that are managed using a reversible center lane to handle rush-hour traffic, as well as a sidewalk and a multipurpose path for pedestrians and cyclists. Its total length, including approaches, is over 3.4 kilometers.
Key Features: The bridge includes four large structural features on its main span, often colloquially referred to as the "Eiffel Towers." It also provides access to Saint Helen's Island (Île Sainte-Hélène) and Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Iconic Illumination: The bridge is renowned for its interactive lighting system, known as "Living Connections" (Connexions Vives), installed in 2017. This system changes color and tempo based on the city's seasons and energy, transforming the bridge into a nightly visual beacon.