Infrastructure updates: Culvert issues in Canada and bridge repairs in France

In Masson-Angers, Canada, the deterioration of a culvert on Fer-à-Cheval Road has caused road subsidence, leading to weight restrictions for vehicles exceeding five tonnes. This has disrupted essential services in the City of Gatineau, including the suspension of waste and recycling collection for residents east of the culvert. Local councilor Micheal Korhonen expressed concern regarding the impact on school buses, emergency services, and deliveries. While the city originally planned to replace the culvert in 2027, they have moved the timeline forward to complete permanent works before the winter snow.

In Épinal, France, construction on the Saut-le-Cerf bridge is nearing completion. Following two months of work on the RD46, the bridge connecting Épinal to Golbey is scheduled to reopen to traffic on Friday evening. Despite heatwave-related schedule adjustments, workers from the company Bonini are finishing the final sections over the canal to ensure the route is clear for the upcoming school season.