Road Conditions

Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean

Oversized shipments are being transported from the ports of Quebec City, Pointe-au-Pic in La Malbaie, and Grande-Anse in Saguenay to Saint-Tite-des-Caps as part of a new wind power project. These shipments of huge pieces will continue until the end of November 2025.

The roads used by these transports are: A-40, A-73 Laurentienne, A-73 Henri-IV, A-440 Charest, A-740, R-136, R-138, R-362, R-175, A-70 and local roads.

Be careful and patient!
172 Culvert replacement Mont-Valin sector, between km 38 and km 39 In both directions Alternating traffic on a detour road at all times
172 Public services In Saguenay (Chicoutimi), between Talon and Colbert streets WESTBOUND Tuesday between 4 pm and 8 am the next day - Closure of 1 lane out of 2 EASTBOUND Wednesday between 5 am and 8 am - Closure of 1 lane out of 2
172 Public services In Saguenay (Chicoutimi), between rue des Épervières and boulevard Martel At all times WESTBOUND - Roadway closed, contraflow traffic on the opposite roadway In both directions - Closure of 1 lane out of 2
172 Construction of a bridge In Saguenay (Chicoutimi), at rivière aux Vases In both directions Road closed at all times Detour: Adélard Street
172 Road redevelopment In Saguenay, at route Brassard At all times WESTBOUND - Road closed, traffic in the opposite direction on the opposite direction EASTBOUND - Closure of 1 lane out of 2