Those driving into Montreal on Sunday should be aware that major closures will be in effect for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

In addition, a handful of minor roadwork projects will result in some route closures.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

On Sunday, the following closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to early evening for the parade:

  • Ste. Catherine Street from Chomedy Street to Metcalfe Street. This closure will last until 5 p.m.
  • Rene-Levesque Boulevard from Fort Street to Metcalfe Street. This closure will last until 2 p.m.
  • The Guy Street exit (3) on the Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136) East. This closure will last until 2:30 p.m.

OTHER CLOSURES

HIGHWAYS 20 AND 30

There will be overnight closures in the Highway 20 and 30 interchanges in Boucherville from Sunday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m.

Highway 20-30 Interchange

HIGHWAY 40 WEST

The right lane of Highway 40 West service road between the Chemin Sainte-Marie access ramp and Jean-Yves Street will be closed until the end of March for REM work.

RENE-LEVESQUE BOULEVARD

The eastbound lanes of Rene-Levesque Boulevard between Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Hotel-de-Ville Avenue will be closed with one lane in each direction open on the westbound portion of the boulevard.