Transportation agency to assess Lac-Mégantic rail bypass

A rail bypass project for Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, has moved closer to construction with the submission of an official application to the Canadian Transportation Agency. The bypass aims to reroute trains around the town, which was devastated by a 2013 derailment that killed 47 people and caused significant environmental damage. Federal and provincial governments committed to funding the project in 2018. The application includes environmental studies and a monitoring plan, which will be subject to public consultation. Some residents have voiced opposition due to concerns about the route, cost, and environmental impact.