In a monumental achievement, the final stretch of the highly anticipated Highway 35, linking Montreal directly to the U.S. border, has officially opened to traffic!

After five years of extensive development and a staggering investment of nearly $223 million, this game-changing highway was inaugurated ahead of schedule by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTMD).

With the completion of this crucial final segment between Saint-Sébastien and Saint-Armand, motorists can now cruise on a modern four-lane divided highway, significantly cutting travel time between Montreal and the U.S. border.

This monumental milestone isn’t just about quicker routes—it’s designed to enhance the movement of people and goods between Quebec and the United States, elevate road safety, and improve the quality of life for residents along Route 133. The new highway will offer a faster, safer passage especially beneficial for trucks.

Phase III of this immense project, which spans 8.9 kilometers, is not just about asphalt; it also incorporates a robust environmental compensation plan. Highlights include the restoration of 1 hectare of wetlands, 4 hectares of fish habitats, and the reforestation of over 24 hectares with the planting of an impressive 35,000 trees. Remarkably, it also involves the protection of 75 hectares of ecologically valuable land.

Now, with the final section of Highway 35 open, drivers can enjoy seamless travel from Montreal all the way to Boston!

Key Features of Highway 35's Third Phase:

• Extension of Highway 35 by 8.9 km, featuring two lanes in each direction on divided roadways.

• Construction of a 400-meter bridge over Pike River.

• Development of an interchange and overpass at the crossroads of Highway 35, Chemin Champlain, and Route 133 in Saint-Armand.

• Establishment of a roundabout at the junction of Route 133 and Chemins Champlain and du Moulin.

• A vital overpass (extension of Route 202) over Highway 35 in Pike River.

• A comprehensive environmental compensation project addressing impacts from all three phases of the Highway 35 extension.