J.-A.-Bombardier and Transquébecoise Autoroute (A-55)

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Québec Autoroutes

Joseph-Armand-Bombardier and Transquébecoise Autoroute (A-55)

Since September 28th 2004, the portion of A-55 located south of A-20 has been officialy given the name «Autoroute Joseph-Armand-Bombardier». Autoroute Transquébecoise (Trans-Québec Autoroute) remained, on the portion north of A-20.

Transquébecoise Autoroute has great point of views between USA and Jct. A-10. A-55 then shares its roadway with Eastern-Townships Autoroute. After, A-55 is newly twinned (2003-2006). Originally, A-55 was planned to run through Richmond and Victoriaville (A-955).

Status : In service
Years in service : 1964 - present
Location : Estrie, Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie regions.
Southern terminus : Interstate 91 (Stanstead) (km 0)
Northern terminus : Route 155, 90e Avenue (Shawinigan / Grand-Mère) (km 227)
Length : 247.3 kilomrtres
Other names :
Lowest AADT : 3400 vpd (near Stanstead) (2000)
Highest AADT : 39 000 vpd (between exits 182 and 186)

Proposed Centre-du-Québec autoroute network (1971)