Eastern Bridge Project

Public Services and Procurement Canada is proposing the construction and operation of the Eastern Bridge Project, a new interprovincial bridge spanning the Ottawa River located east of the downtown cores of Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec. The purpose of the project is to create an interprovincial crossing that will help address the region's growing population, reduce traffic congestion, boost economic growth, contribute to transportation resiliency and improve emergency response capabilities. As proposed, the bridge would be about two kilometres long. The project would involve modifications to about nine kilometres of existing roads and intersections along the Montée-Paiement-Aviation Parkway corridor. These modifications would extend from Autoroute 50 at Montée Paiement in Gatineau to Highway 417 at the Aviation Parkway in Ottawa.

Latest update

September 1, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is inviting Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description for the Eastern Bridge Project and provide feedback by October 9, 2026. Comments received will be used to prepare the summary of issues. Funding is also available to help participate in the impact assessment process for this project. Applications received by October 9, 2026, will be considered.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

In progress 7/180 days

Key documents

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

Not started 0/1095 days
Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

Participate

Contacts

Eastern Bridge Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
200-1801 Hollis Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N4
Telephone: 902-426-0564
Fax: 902-426-6550
Email: eastbridge-pontest@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Gatineau (Quebec)
    • Ottawa (Ontario)

  • Nature of activity

    • Bridges

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-09-01

  • Proponent

    Public Services and Procurement Canada

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment type

    Planning Phase for Impact Assessment

  • Reference number

    90709

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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