Strong winds in Quebec caused a truck to overturn on the Pierre-Laporte Bridge, leading to significant traffic disruptions. The incident took place on Tuesday morning at approximately 9:45 AM. The truck was traveling south in the left lane when its trailer lost control.
Impact on Traffic
The overturning of the truck resulted in the partial obstruction of the northbound right lane. This created a major traffic jam near the bridge entrance for vehicles traveling in both directions.
Emergency Response and Safety Measures
- The Sûreté du Québec reported no injuries or hazardous material spills.
- The Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility (MTDM) deployed personnel to manage traffic and aid in debris recovery.
- Motorists were advised to exercise caution due to wind gusts ranging from 70 km/h to 90 km/h.
Traffic systems indicated a severe delay on this route, illustrated by dark red signals on the MTDM maps for both southbound and northbound lanes. Drivers are urged to remain patient as recovery efforts continue.
