Quebec Autoroute 440 (Quebec City)

Autoroute 440 in Quebec City is a major east-west highway located in the province of Quebec, Canada. It's important to distinguish this segment from Autoroute 440 in Laval, which is a separate and distinct highway with the same number. The Quebec City segment of Autoroute 440 is also known as Autoroute Charest (Charest Highway) throughout its length.

The highway primarily serves as a connector between the western suburbs of Quebec City, such as Sainte-Foy, and the city centre, as well as providing access to the northern and eastern regions of the metropolitan area.

Autoroute 440 in Quebec City is an important commuter route, experiencing significant traffic volumes, particularly during peak hours. It intersects with other major highways, including Autoroute 73 (Laurentian Highway) and Autoroute 40 (Félix-Leclerc Highway), facilitating travel to other parts of the province.

The highway is generally well-maintained and features multiple lanes in each direction for most of its length. Signage is in French, as is standard for highways in Quebec.