Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel: metal plate forced sudden closure, traffic resumes

FILE - Road sign indicating closure of the southbound Lafontaine tunnel. The Canadian Press Images-Mario Beauregard

By Zach Cheung

Posted February 5, 2025 9:30 am.

Last Updated February 5, 2025 11:39 am.

Southbound traffic resumed after a sudden closure of the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel on Wednesday morning – a surprise for motorists amid the morning drive.

The Quebec Ministry of Transport confirmed that a metal plate had shifted at the entrance of the tunnel and they had to perform unplanned work because of it.

The closure began at around 4 a.m. and the span was reopened at around 6:15 a.m. 

The consequences of the closure was felt though – as traffic was noticeably heavier amid morning rush hour.

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