Mitigation
Measures
To provide their clients – bridge users – with the best possible service, JCCBI and MTQ
will take the following measures to minimize disruption for the 79,000 people who use
the Honoré Mercier Bridge each day.
Traffic
All four lanes on the section of the bridge spanning the St. Lawrence River and the
Seaway will be open to traffic during rush hour.
Performance of work Permanent MTQ variable message signs (VMS)
MTQ, in cooperation with JCCBI, will use its variable message signs (VMS) to provide
users with real-time information on the status of work, detours and lane openings
and closings.
Special signage on main roads in the Montreal area
JCCBI has provided for the placement of signs and mobile
Variable Message Signs (VMS) on roads in Greater Montreal region. The messages on the VMS will be updated regularly
by the MTQ traffic management centre.
JCCBI VMS by the bridge
JCCBI will use its own VMS to provide additional information on the status of work,
detours and lane openings and closings.
Environmental protection and safety
The Contractor is required to comply with standards governing environmental protection
and the safety of workers and users.
Penalties and performance bonuses
To ensure that the work is done according to schedule (closing/opening of lanes),
the contract prescribes penalties of $3,000 for every 10-minute delay in meeting
the schedule for closing and/or opening lanes on the bridge and penalties of up
to $500,000 for failing to complete the work on time. The contract also includes
performance bonuses of up to $500,000.
Communications
The primary means of communication JCCBI plans to use to convey information to bridge
users are:
Real-time information
In addition to providing a spokesperson, JCCBI has secured the cooperation and
assistance of managers from the MTQ traffic management centre in ensuring that
members of the public get accurate information in real time.
A communications firm will provide technical support for preparation of the tools
and activities needed to keep bridge users and the general public informed at all times.
Coordination with other partners
JCCBI has established a cooperative network involving its main partners, such as
municipalities, parapublic transportation and tourism bodies, associations, chambers
of commerce and especially public security stakeholders (Peace Keepers, Sûreté du Québec,
Montreal Police, etc.) and fire and ambulance services from Kahnawake, South Shore and Montreal.
Traffic reporters
Traffic reporters will play a key role and will be given preferred information on detours,
lane openings and closings, and the status of work; they will be invited to attend
meetings and take part in site visits as appropriate.
Internet site: www.jccbi.ca
JCCBI’s Web site (www.pjcci.ca) includes a link to the latest information on the Honoré
Mercier Bridge deck replacement project.
Follow-up with print and electronic media
JCCBI will cooperate with print and electronic media as needed to convey information to
the public. As well, an advertising campaign will be launched in the near future.
