Project visuals

The graphic shows the map of the route for the future bypass at Lac-Mégantic, which will go through the municipalities of Nantes, Lac-Mégantic, and Frontenac. The blue line shows the chosen route; the red line shows the route of the existing track which will be dismantled following the commissioning of the bypass; and the green line shows the sector of the Lac-Mégantic industrial park where car triage and storage activities will take place.

Description: This 3D animation, produced by a third party, provides an overview of the route of the future Lac Mégantic rail bypass, which will go through the municipalities of Nantes, Lac-Mégantic, and Frontenac. The route begins in Nantes, at 1 min 05 s, near the roundabout of Routes 161 and 263 and Laval Street. It crosses and runs along Route 161, and also crosses the 10e Rang. As it reaches 10e Rang, an image in the video at 1 min 30 s shows a railroad crossing. The route then goes to Pie-XI Street, where an image in the video at 1 min 54 s shows a pedestrian tunnel. The route then crosses Pie-XI Street, and goes up to the industrial park of Lac-Mégantic. Before reaching the industrial park, we can see a railroad spur that connects to two rail yards in the industrial park. The route continues along Route 161, passing through the industrial park, until it reaches Villeneuve Street. Before arriving at Villeneuve Street, an image in the video, at 2 min 31 s shows the railway bridge above. The route then of Routes 204 and 261. Before crossing Salaberry Street, an image in the video at 3 min 25 s shows an overpass over the railroad track. The road ends when it meets the existing railroad track at Frontenac.

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This video, and any related materials or information, is presented as part of the Government of Canada’s initiative for the relocation of the railway line to outside of the downtown of Lac-Mégantic (the “Proposed Bypass”).

The video has been prepared by a third party and made available to the Government of Canada for informational purposes, but the Government of Canada is not the author of the video. The information contained in the video is believed to be generally representative of the Proposed Bypass route at the time of the video’s original release. The information is provided for convenience only, is not for construction purposes, and is subject to change as the design, engineering and construction phases of the Proposed Bypass project progress. This information is provided “as is”, and no representation, warranty or covenant is made in relation thereto, and no one, including without limitation the producers or the intellectual property rights holder, accepts responsibility for any implied or express errors, omissions or promises, and any such responsibility is expressly disclaimed. You are responsible for any use or reliance on this information, which is not recommended.

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