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The
Melocheville Tunnel
History
Construction
(1956-1957)
Construction of the tunnel began in 1956 and was completed in 1957.
Official Name (1991)
For more than 20 years, it was known as the "Beauharnois Tunnel"
and in 1991 was officially renamed the "Melocheville Tunnel."
Transfer of Tunnel Operations, Maintenance and Administration (1998)
On October 1, 1998, The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated
became responsible for the operation, maintenance and administration of
the tunnel. It was formerly the responsibility of the St. Lawrence Seaway
Authority.
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