Did you know?
A drop of water that passes through a Rapide‑7 turbine takes a full six hours to get to Rapide‑2, where it will go through another turbine.
Bridge repairs at the Rapide‑7 and Rapide‑2 generating stations
Closure of the bridges to all traffic
Rapide‑7 : May 2021 to December 2025
Rapide‑2 : May 2023 to December 2027
Project overview
Hydro-Québec is undertaking major work at Rapide‑2 and Rapide‑7 generating stations, located in Ville de Rouyn‑Noranda. The decks on both bridges will be demolished and completely rebuilt. A “deck” is the surface that serves as a roadway for vehicles travelling from one side of the river to the other. The repairs also extend to concrete structures beneath the bridges.
This will take several years, and the Rapide‑7 and Rapide‑2 bridges will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the work.
Hydro‑Québec will invest over $250 million to breathe new life into its concrete structures
Video: Work on concrete structures of Rapide‑7 and Rapide‑2 generating facilities
The detour shown with a red dotted line is approximately 5 km long.
Duration: 1 minutes 37 seconds
Transcription of the video Work on concrete structures of Rapide‑7 and Rapide‑2 generating facilities
Work schedule
| Phase | Period |
|---|---|
|
Bridge demolition/reconstruction Repairs to the spillway’s concrete structures Wooden access ramp replaced with a steel structure |
May 2021 to December 2025 |
| Reopening of the bridge (planned) | January 2026 |
| Phase | Period |
|---|---|
|
Bridge demolition/reconstruction Repairs to the spillway’s concrete structures |
Spring 2023 to December 2026 |
|
Replacement of remote-controlled gate |
June to December 2027 |
| Reopening of the bridge (planned) | January 2028 |
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