36 APR 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA Quebec’s manufacturing hubs to U.S. markets. Without a high-speed highway connection, trucks traveling between Montreal and Vermont must navigate a patchwork of smaller roads. And having big trucks on local roads is not ideal from a noise, vibration and safety perspective. “The extension of Highway 35 is a game-changer for commercial transportation,” says Nesrine Boulariah, engineer in charge of this project at Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable. Currently, truck drivers are forced to slow down through towns and intersections, making trips less efficient. A continuous highway will provide a direct, high-speed route that not only reduces delays but also improves fuel efficiency and lowers emissions. As a result, local towns no longer need to be surrounded by so many trucks.” This improvement is expected to bring economic benefits to border towns and regional businesses. With easier access to major markets, small and medium-sized enterprises in the Montérégie region will be able to expand their reach and increase exports. The tourism industry is also set to gain, as American visitors will find it easier to travel to Quebec’s cultural and recreational destinations. INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS Building a highway extension of this scale comes with its challenges, from land acquisitions to environmental regulations. One of the key concerns has been ensuring minimal disruption to local ecosystems and farmland. Construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Route 133 and Champlain and du Moulin roads, in Saint-Armand.
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