Here are the weekend road closures; CF Montreal fans take note
Drivers hoping to take to the roads in and around Montreal this weekend should be aware of some major road closures that may lead to headaches and frantic glances at the Waze app.
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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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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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Here are the weekend road closures; CF Montreal fans take note
Drivers hoping to take to the roads in and around Montreal this weekend should be aware of some major road closures that may lead to headaches and frantic glances at the Waze app.
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