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Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site

Notice to Residents and Business Owners – February 4, 2026

Closure of rue des Remparts to vehicular traffic from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

As part of the reconstruction work on Battery Saint-Charles, Parks Canada informs the public that a daily closure to vehicular traffic will be required on a section of rue des Remparts, between rue du Séminaire and rue de la Ménagerie. This closure will be in effect from Thursday, February 5 until the end of March 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., seven days a week.

Work context

The ongoing work involves complex operations, including the transport and handling of stones required for the reassembly of the fortification wall. These activities must be carried out during the winter, in a particularly narrow section of the street located along a cliff, which makes vehicular traffic incompatible with construction operations during certain hours.

Mitigation measures

To avoid disrupting school transportation, the following measures have been implemented:
1. The daily road closure will begin at 9:00 a.m., after school buses have passed.
2. The street will reopen at 3:00 p.m. to restore traffic for the end of the day.
A traffic control person will be present on-site to ensure the safety of workers and the public, as well as the smooth flow of operations.

Objectives of the closure

This daily closure will allow the contractor to:
1. Accelerate the progress of the work in preparation for the next phase scheduled for summer 2026;
2. Ensure the safety of the public and workers;
3. Minimize impacts on local traffic.

 

Parks Canada assures the public that all teams involved are making every effort to complete this critical phase efficiently, safely, and as quickly as possible. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Work content

A segment of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site located near des Remparts Street is currently undergoing major restoration work. The components of the wall have reached the end of their service life, and work is required to ensure the long-term preservation of the structure. The objective of this project is to fully restore the walls, stabilize the bedrock foundations, and install drainage systems.

The work began in spring 2025 and will extend over two years. To ensure optimal project delivery while maintaining vehicle circulation, the construction site is divided into two distinct phases. This approach aims to free up space as quickly as possible while respecting the technical constraints of the site.

Aerial view of Rue des Remparts, where restoration work on the fortifications will take place in 2025 and 2026. The red section represents the works in 2025. The blue section represents the works in 2026.
Aerial picture of Rue des Remparts, where fortification restoration work will take place in 2025 and 2026. The red section represents the work in 2025. The blue section represents the work in 2026. 

 

 
First phase (2025-26)

The first phase of the work was initially scheduled from early June 2025 to December 2025, but is extending through winter 2025–26 due to various factors encountered during construction.

The interventions for this phase focus on the section located between Hébert Street and de la Ménagerie Street, identified in red in the image below.

To allow winter work to continue in this sector, a new daytime closure of des Remparts Street will be in effect during February and March 2026.

Second phase (2026-27)

The second phase will run from April to fall 2026, in the section shown in turquoise in the image below. No street closures are planned, as the interventions in this phase can be carried out without restricting vehicle traffic.

Safety and traffic

In collaboration with the City of Québec and the contractor, Parks Canada is implementing the following measures to ensure safe circulation of people and vehicles near the construction site:

  • Vehicule Traffic and Parking: DesRemparts Street remains accessible to local traffic outside daytime closure periods, which are currently in effect to allow winter work to continue. These temporary closures occur daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until the end of March 2026. Existing parking restrictions in the sector remain in effect to maintain safe conditions and facilitate construction-related manoeuvres. Access to residences remains possible under the same conditions as before, with no changes to the current traffic pattern.

  • Flagmen: A traffic control person is present during daytime closure periods to ensure the safety of workers and road users.

  • Pedestrian traffic: A pedestrian corridor is maintained at all times on the residential side along the entire length of des Remparts Street. Parks Canada wishes to highlight the importance of paying attention to temporary signage and complying with instructions and parking restrictions around the construction zone. 
Parks Canada thanks all residents, businesses, and users of the area for their patience and cooperation during this work, which is essential for the maintenance, conservation, and enhancement of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site. This site is central to Old Québec’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

Parks Canada continues to make every effort to minimize the impacts of the construction work and preserve the quality of the surrounding living environment

 

For any questions or requests for information, contact us via this email address:

Parcsinfotravaux-parksworkinfo@pc.gc.ca

 

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