Quebec Autoroute 31

Autoroute 31 (A-31) is an Autoroute in the region of Lanaudière in Quebec. Constructed in 1966, A-31 primarily links Joliette with A-40 and in turn to Montreal, Trois-Rivières, and other points served by Quebec's autoroute system. A-31 is only 14 km (8.7 mi) long, making it one of the shortest autoroutes in the province. It is multiplexed with Route 131 for its entire length.

Autoroute 31

Autoroute Antonio-Barrette
A-31 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by Transports Québec
Length14 km (8.7 mi)
Existed1966–present
Major junctions
South end A-40 / R-131 in Lavaltrie
North end R-131 / R-158 in Joliette
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
Major citiesJoliette, Lavaltrie, Saint-Thomas
Highway system
A-30 A-35

A-31 carries the name Autoroute Antonio-Barrette, named for a politician from Joliette who briefly served as Premier of Quebec in 1960.

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