On Your Side's Tania Krywiak had some tough questions for Transport Quebec following viewer complaints about unclear signs, overly-circuitous detours and inadequate warning s about construction and lane closures.
Transport Quebec spokesman Real Gregoire says the agency tries to warn drivers about roadwork as often as possible but admits there's always room for improvement.
Quagmires
Tania recently spent some time on the Montreal roads including a trip to the West Island on the day that work resumed on the proposed new Dorval interchange.
The Bouchard boulevard entrance was blocked off and drivers were re-routed but as one motorist said "I had no idea where I was going, to tell you the truth, until about two seconds ago."
According to Transport Quebec the detour work was part of a one-day project to set up the site for future roadwork.
Tania also encountered a confusing sign at Dickson and Notre-Dame in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve that claimed drivers can detour to Highway 25 south by turning right.
But when Tania turned right and drove for about three kilometres, there was no detour sign, and no detour.
Another sore point
CTV also noticed a ramp closure that caused traffic headaches downtown.
On a Friday night just after 11 p.m., the Viger St. entrance to the Ville Marie west was closed, and alternate routes were not apparent.
In fairness ...
To be fair, Tania did visit some construction sites that were well identified, and some drivers agreed.
511 line
Transport Quebec is encouraging motorists to use its 511 line, explaining that drivers have a responsibility to know where work is being done so that they can plan alternate routes.
The 511 line allows users to check road conditions, report an incident, file a complaint or get general information.
