On April 1, 2020, the Quebec government announced interprovincial travel restrictions, impacting non-essential travel between Ottawa and Gatineau (Outaouais region) in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Gatineau police will be conducting spot checks and any out-of-province individuals who are non-essential traffic or showing symptoms of COVID-19 may not be allowed entry into Quebec. Gatineau residents showing symptoms will be asked to return home and contact the local public health agency. Essential travelers should give themselves extra time as bridge crossing may take longer than usual. For more information, visit the City of Gatineau's website(link is external).