Opening of a new section of Highway 35

QUÉBEC CITY, Sept. 3, 2025 /CNW/ - The Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Gregor Robertson, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility^{, Geneviève} Guilbault, the Minister responsible for Sport, Recreation and Outdoors and Member of the National Assembly for Brome-Missisquoi, Isabelle Charest and the Member of Parliament for Brome-Missisquoi, Mr. Louis Villeneuve, announce the opening of the last section of Highway 35, between Saint-Sébastien and Saint-Armand. Thus, road users will travel on a four-lane divided carriageway between Montreal and the U.S. border.

The completion of this important milestone will facilitate the mobility of people and goods

between Québec and the United States. In addition, road safety and the quality of life of residents living along Route 133 will be improved, since trucks will be able to use this new, faster route.

Phase III of this major project, which covers 8.9 km, includes numerous road infrastructures as well as a major environmental compensation plan. This plan has created 1 hectare of wetlands and 4 hectares of fish habitat, as well as reforestation of more than 24 hectares of forest, through the planting of 35,000 trees, and the protection of 75 hectares of land of high ecological value.

The overall cost of the project is $222.9 million, including a financial contribution of $82.1 million from the federal government through the 2014–2024 New Building Canada Fund.

Quotes

"Your new federal government is committed to investing in projects that promote modern, environmentally responsible infrastructure that connects communities. The opening of the last section of Highway 35 marks a pivotal moment for mobility in Quebec. In addition to reducing commute times and stimulating economic growth, this project will improve road safety for decades to come. »

Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure

"Safety is always at the heart of our priorities, as evidenced by this new achievement. With the opening of the last section of Highway 35, we are allowing road users to travel on a highway with a highway profile, from Montreal to Boston. Another project delivered, for the benefit of our citizens! »

Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility

"Thanks to the extension of Highway 35, the citizens of Brome-Missisquoi will gain peace of mind, since the majority of heavy vehicles will no longer pass on municipal roads. This commissioning was eagerly awaited. It will benefit both residents and the transportation industry. »

Isabelle Charest, Minister responsible for Sport, Recreation and Outdoors and Member of the National Assembly for Brome-Missisquoi

"The opening of the last stretch of Highway 35 is a big step for Brome-Missisquoi. It will make our roads smoother and safer, and it will also give a big boost to our local economy and the quality of life of our citizens." I am proud to see our community benefit from a project that is moving forward while respecting the environment. Thank you to all the partners who worked together to make this a reality. »

Louis Villeneuve, Member of Parliament for Brome-Missisquoi

Highlights

The third phase of the Highway 35 extension included several important works such as:

• the extension of Highway 35 over a distance of 8.9 km between Saint-Sébastien and Saint-Armand, to two lanes in each direction on separate carriageways;
• the construction of a bridge of approximately 400 m over the Pike River at Pike River;
• the construction of an interchange and an overpass at the junction of Highway 35, Champlain Road and Route 133 in Saint-Armand;
• the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Route 133 and Champlain Road and du Moulin Road, in Saint-Armand;
• Construction of an overpass (extension of Highway 202) over Highway 35 in Pike River;
• Completion of a compensation project to offset the cumulative environmental impacts of the Highway 35 extension (Phases I to III). This project is located between the highway right-of-way and the Pike River in the municipalities of Pike River and Saint-Armand.