Here are the major road closures for Montreal on the weekend, Habs fans beware
Those driving in and around Montreal should be aware that several major construction projects will result in closures on the weekend.
The Viger and Ville-Marie tunnels (R-136) and the Papineau-Leblanc Bridge (A-19) are to be avoided in addition to the following sections of road.
VILLE-MARIE AND VIGER TUNNELS / VILLE-MARIE EXPRESSWAY (ROUTE 136)
From Friday at 11:30 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., the following closures will be in effect:
Eastbound
- The Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136) eastbound between exit 4 (A-10, R-112, Victoria Bridge, Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, de la Montagne Street) and the entrance from Atateken Street.
Westbound
From Friday 11 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.
- The Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136) westbound between Panet Street and the entrance from Lucien-L'Allier Street.
As a result, the following are default closures from Friday at 11 p.m.:
- The Notre-Dame and de la Cathédrale street entrances to Robert-Bourassa Boulevard/ A-10 ouest (Bonaventure).
- The Hotel-de-Ville Avenue/Sanguinet Street and Saint-Anotine East Street entrances.
Habs fans heading to the Canadiens v. Leafs game on Saturday at 7 p.m. should expect to be diverted via various other roads.
PAPINEAU-LEBLANC BRIDGE / HIGHWAY 19
From Friday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 4.30 a.m., the following closure will be in effect:
Between Laval and Montreal (Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough), the Papienau-Leblanc Bridge (A-19) bridge in both directions.
complete closure of the Papineau-Leblanc bridge.
NOTRE-DAME STREET EAST
In Montreal's Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough, one lane of traffic in each direction on the west bound lane will be open between Dickson Street and the U-turn west of Dickson Street, until 3:30 p.m. Monday.
In the event of adverse weather conditions or operational constraints, closures may be cancelled or modified. Check Quebec511.info for current and upcoming network restrictions.
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