Construction and Commuting

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  REM delayed: Stations in West Island, North Shore now opening in 2025

  Officials for Montreal's REM line confirmed that the lines to the West Island and the North Shore are being delayed and won't open until 2025.

  

  Here are the Montreal road closures planned for the weekend

  Those driving in and around Montreal on the weekend should be aware that construction work will result in some major route closures.
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  REM to deploy shorter trains during off-peak periods

  Montreal-area commuters will soon see smaller trains on the Reseau express metropolitain (REM).

  

  Frustrated Pointe-Saint-Charles residents deal with construction that drags on for years

  Grand Trunk Street in Montreal's Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood is down to one lane and residents say construction to fix an old water main has been ongoing for years.
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  Massive construction project near Berri-UQAM due to last into the summer

  Construction at the Berri-UQAM metro station has caused a portion of Maisonneuve Boulevard to be closed for almost two years, and the work is expected to last into the summer.

  

  Here are the road closures in Montreal planned for the weekend

  Drivers in and around Montreal this weekend should note that major closures are planned due to construction. Specifically, the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel and the Papineau-Leblanc bridge between Montreal and Laval will be closed at various times.
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  New security plan for Montreal metro amid rise in mental health and addictions issues

  Montreal's transit corporation is concentrating security personnel in certain metro stations amid what officials say has been a rise in the number of people with mental health or addiction issues in the network.

  

  You can reload your Opus card with your phone today — if you're a lucky Android user

  Some lucky Android users were finally able to reload their Opus cards on their smartphones Wednesday as part of a slow rollout of the functionality to Greater Montreal Area transit users.
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  Montreal continues to expand, improve bike lane network with $30M in projects for 2024

  The City of Montreal is set to expand and improve its bike lane network, announcing the start of its 2024 cycling projects program Tuesday. This year, it has 29 projects planned to develop and upgrade some 33.2 kilometres of the cycling network.

  

  Montreal's BIXI network opens today as spring season begins

  Montreal's bike-sharing service BIXI is getting a jump on spring, announcing it is opening over 60 per cent of its network Tuesday afternoon, its earliest start to the season ever.
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  Part of Montreal's Highway 15 to close this weekend

  Part of the southbound Highway 15 is slated to close from April 5 to 8 to allow workers to replace a section of the de la Savane overpass.

  

  Montreal cleaning blitz underway as street parking regulations come into effect

  Dubbed 'Operation Cleanliness,' the City of Montreal launched its spring-cleaning blitz Monday, with clean-up crews out on the streets.
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  Here are the major road closures in and around Montreal this weekend, Decarie South closures cancelled

  Those planning on driving in and around Montreal this weekend should know that major closures are planned in several sections of the city. The funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney will result in roads and parking being blocked in downtown Montreal. However, the Decarie Expressway (A-15) South closures for the weekend have been cancelled.

  

  Exercise caution on Quebec roads as large animals are back out early: Quebec Transport Ministry

  Deer, moose, caribou and even bears -- large wildlife is back on the road a little early this year, prompting a warning from Quebec's Transport Ministry.
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  Quebec drivers can remove their winter tires after March 15

  It's March 15 and that means as of tomorrow, Quebecers are allowed to swap out their winter tires for summer or all-season tires.

  

  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.
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  Montreal's Lucien L'Allier train station set to close for six months for makeover

  Montreal's Lucien l'Allier train station is closing in April for at least six months -- and more major work will take another six months after that.

  

  Here are the road closures in and around Montreal this weekend

  Drivers hoping to get in and around Montreal this weekend should be aware that road closures due to construction are expected, particularly near Laval and Longueuil.