Macdonald-Cartier Bridge, Road bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau, Canada.
The Macdonald-Cartier Bridge extends 618 meters across the Ottawa River with six traffic lanes and pedestrian walkways on both sides.
Construction of this interprovincial bridge started in 1963, with official opening ceremonies taking place on October 15, 1965.
The bridge name honors two Canadian political figures: John A. Macdonald from Ontario and George-Étienne Cartier from Quebec.
The structure connects King Edward Avenue in Ottawa with Highway 5 in Gatineau, serving more than 70,000 vehicles each day.
Steel reinforcement projects and deck rehabilitation work continue through 2025 to maintain this critical transportation link between provinces.
Location: Ontario
Location: Quebec
Inception: 1965
Official opening: 1965
Length: 618 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 45.43670,-75.70250
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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