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 Culvert repair Mont-Valin sector, between km 66 and km 67 In both directions Alternating traffic on a diverted road at all times Lane width reduced to 4 meters
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