Another group of Indians, sympathetic to the militants, promptly blockaded the Mercier Bridge, one of four main bridges into Montreal.

In solidarity, Mohawk from Kahnawake blockaded the approach to the Mercier Bridge, which passed through their land.

In addition, for several weeks, Mohawk at Kahnawake blockaded the approach to the Mercier Bridge, which ran through their land.

The Mohawks later erected barricades in front of the Mercier Bridge, a commuter link to Montreal.

Masked Mohawks helped soldiers today to tear down barricades set up seven weeks ago near the Mercier Bridge, avoiding a bloody confrontation.

This would be one solution in regards to dealing with the repairs on the Mercier Bridge expected during the summers of 2007, 2008, and 2009.

For the first time since 1934, the deck of the Mercier Bridge will be entirely replaced.

Other Indians closed the Mercier Bridge to show support for the Indians at the Kahnesatake community.

The Mercier Bridge remained closed until the end of August 1990 when the Kahnawake Mohawks negotiated an agreement with the army.

A reserved lane on Highway 138 eastbound makes the connection significantly faster when the Mercier Bridge is congested.