Comprehensive study announced for Que highway extension
OTTAWA — An extension to the main trade corridor between Montreal and New England is closer to reality now that Environment Canada has initiated an environmental assessment of the project.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has determined that a comprehensive study is appropriate for the proposed extension of Highway 35 in Quebec.
The highway would be extended between Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Philipsburg, Que. at the Vermont border, to complete the highway system in the trade corridor between Montreal and Boston.
The responsible authorities, Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Infrastructure Canada will now continue the comprehensive study and submit their report to the Minister of the Environment. At that time, the public will have an opportunity to comment on the findings and recommendations of the report before the Minister renders her final decision.
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