Autoroute 55 is an important north–south Autoroute and the only one running in that direction in central Quebec. It is the longest north-south Autoroute, beginning as the continuation of I-91 at the Canada–United States border near Stanstead and continuing to Shawinigan, where it downgrades to Route 155. The total length of A-55 is currently 247 km (153.5 mi) long, including concurrencies with Autoroute 10, Autoroute 20 and Autoroute 40.
Autoroute 55 southbound
Southbound view, showing super two undivided highway
Multiplex of Autoroutes 20 and 55
Southbound from Trois-Rivières at exit 181, approaching the Laviolette Bridge
Autoroute 20 is a Quebec Autoroute, following the Saint Lawrence River through one of the more densely populated parts of Canada, with its central section forming the main route of the Trans-Canada Highway from the A-25 interchange to the A-85 interchange. At 585 km (363.5 mi), it is the longest Autoroute in Quebec. It is one of two main links between Montreal and Quebec City; the other is the A-40.
Autoroute 20 in Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse with the Saint Lawrence River and the Laurentian Mountains at the background
Autoroute 20 westbound in Montreal, ~km 66
Hurons Rest Stop (westbound) at Sainte-Madeleine
former 14th Ave. exit, Montréal, 2005