Pont Pierre-Laporte

The Pont Pierre-Laporte is a steel suspension bridge across the Saint Lawrence River connecting Quebec City and Lévis. Its main span extends 667 meters between two towers, creating a distinctive profile visible from many points along the river.

The bridge was built between 1966 and 1970 to address growing traffic congestion on the nearby Quebec Bridge. Its completion relieved pressure on the older crossing and opened new transportation routes through the region.

The bridge is named after a Quebec politician and journalist from the 20th century. It connects two river communities with different characters and development patterns.

The bridge carries Highway 73 traffic and experiences heavy use throughout the day. Visitors should expect congestion during peak hours and be aware that walking or cycling across is not permitted.

When completed, the main span was the longest suspension bridge span in Canada and held this distinction for decades. This engineering feat made it a symbol of Canadian technical achievement during that era.

Location: Quebec City

Location: Lévis

Inception: November 1, 1970

Official opening: 1970

Height: 116 m

Length: 1,041 m

Longest Span: 667.512 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 46.74500,-71.29083

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29