Quebec City, Sept. 6 – Provincial minister Charles Milliard announced on Tuesday that the government will not initiate any new feasibility studies for a third bridge linking Quebec City and Lévis across the St. Lawrence River. The decision puts an end to plans for launching additional research into a new crossing at this stage.
Milliard’s statement came as the province continues to discuss the merits of adding a third link between the two municipalities. Over recent months, officials, community groups and business interests have debated whether a new structure would ease traffic congestion, support regional growth, or address long‑term transportation needs. The announcement signals that, for now, the government will not move forward with further analytical work on the project.
The existing network includes two bridges that already connect the Quebec City side of the river with Lévis. Advocates of a third crossing have argued that increased capacity could benefit commuters and freight movement, while opponents have raised concerns about cost, environmental impact and the necessity of another large infrastructure undertaking. With no new studies to be commissioned, the province’s deliberations are likely to focus on reviewing existing data and public input rather than generating fresh technical assessments.
By halting the launch of fresh studies, the government maintains its current stance while leaving open the possibility that future policy shifts could revisit the concept. For now, the debate over a third Quebec‑Lévis bridge remains unresolved, and stakeholders will continue to monitor any further developments from the provincial cabinet.
The announcement marks the latest development in a long‑standing conversation about how best to accommodate transportation demand across the St. Lawrence River, a critical corridor for the region’s economy and daily life.