Motorists in Quebec City’s Sainte-Foy-Sillery-Cap-Rouge district should prepare for notable traffic disruptions in 2025. A crucial section of Chemin Sainte-Foy, leading up too the Henri-IV motorway, will be closed for five months to facilitate extensive redevelopment work.

Closure Details and Impact

Starting May 14 and continuing until Oct. 31, 2025, vehicle traffic will be prohibited along a 350-meter stretch of Chemin Sainte-Foy, specifically between Rougemont and Jacques-Berthiaume streets. The city of Quebec announced the impending closure, acknowledging the inconvenience it will cause.

The Reason Behind the Disruption

The city describes this closure as a major obstacle but emphasizes its necessity. The primary purpose is to redevelop the intersection of Chemin Sainte-Foy and the church road, coupled with essential repairs to underground infrastructure.

City’s Viewpoint

Jean-Pascal lavoie, a spokesman for the city, addressed the upcoming challenges:

Obviously, these are work that will affect traffic, and users are invited to adapt their trips accordingly.
Jean-Pascal Lavoie, City of Quebec Spokesman

Alternative Routes and Mitigation

To mitigate the impact of the closure, the city will provide alternative routes for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Detours will be available via Cour des Quatre-Bourgeois and boulevard du Visant-Nord. The city urges everyone to be vigilant and follow the temporary signage that will be in place throughout the construction period.