Macdonald-Cartier Bridge

Constructed between 1963 and 1965, the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge connects the three communities Ottawa, Quebec and Gatineau. It also links the Autoroute 5 of Quebec with Sussex Drive and King Edward Avenue in Ottawa. The Macdonald-Cartier Bridge is operated by the Public Works and Government Services Department of Canada. There are two sidewalks on the sides of the bridge measuring about 2.13 meters. The Macdonald-Cartier Bridge consists of five spans having a total length of about 618. 74meters. The Bridge has six lanes on broad roadway measuring about 25.60 meters.

The bridge was built to reduce the pressure of the vehicular traffic between Hull and Ottawa. The construction of the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge in Ottawa was a part of the plan designed by Jacques Greber for the Hull-Ottawa area. The bridge was thrown open to the public on 16th October, 1965. The bridge has been named after the first Dominion of Canada Sir Georges-Etienne and Sir John A. MacDonald.

The Macdonald-Cartier Bridge touches the shores of Ontario, a few meters away from the western part of Earnscliffe. The roadways built by the side of the bridge provide fast and good communication between Vanier and Gatineau. Cyclists and pedestrians are not allowed to enter the area where the bridge ends on the Gatineau side.