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  What went into rebuilding the Turcot Interchange? As it officially opens, province tallies it up

  The rebuilt Turcot Interchange fully opened this morning, which means the province can now tally up everything involved in the five-year project: 145 kms of roadway, nearly 5,000 steel beams, the planting of 9,000 trees and more.

  

  Borough council votes to remove controversial bike path in NDG ahead of schedule

  A controversial bike path on Terrebonne Street in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grace neighbourhood is coming down. Borough council voted to remove the bike lanes Tuesday night, weeks ahead of the planned end to the pilot project.
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  Quebec planning more carpool lanes north and south of Montreal

  Drivers living north and south of Montreal may want to consider carpooling, if they aren't doing it already. The Legault government announced Wednesday it is planning more carpool lanes in the region.

  

  NDG residents stage protest over contentious bike path

  Residents in Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grace took part in a demonstration Tuesday morning telling the borough they want divisive bike lanes removed – and quickly.
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  Jacques Cartier Bridge will be open to cyclists and pedestrians this winter

  Jacques-Cartier Bridge multipurpose path and sidewalk will be open this winter, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to use the bridge all year long.

  

  All lanes of Honore-Mercier Bridge to reopen as of Tuesday morning

  Construction on the Honore-Mercier bridge will wrap up six days ahead of schedule, the province’s transport minister announced on Monday.
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  Weekend Traffic: No going south across the Champlain Bridge

  This weekend's construction projects will see major closures on Highway 15 between the Turcot Interchange in Montreal and Taschereau Blvd. in Brossard (including the Samuel-de-Champlain Bridge). It is wise to avoid this stretch of highway.

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  Weekend Traffic: Mercier Bridge work blitz begins this weekend

  Starting this weekend, a series of long-term closures will begin including on the Honore-Mercier Bridge where only one lane will be open in each direction until the middle of August.
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  Weekend traffic: Major closings on highways around the Turcot (surprise, surprise)

  With the temperatures and humidity high, those not wanting to be stuck on the Highway on the weekend might want to avoid Highway 15 between the Turcot Interchange and Nuns' Island, and also stay away from Highway 20.

  

  Camillien-Houde Way is now closed to traffic one morning per week for the summer

  Camillien-Houde Way is now closed to vehicle traffic for one morning a week, as the city tries to get vehicle traffic to choose alternative routes.
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  Weekend Traffic: Major closures planned for Metropolitan and Ville-Marie Expressways

  Commuters driving in Montreal and on the South Shore should prepare for delays on the Ville-Marie, Metropolitan and Eastern Township Expressways, as major construction continues in the city.

  

  Montreal traffic: Major closures to affect Turcot and Met Thursday night through Tuesday morning

  While Quebec's transportation department has noted a 20 to 30 per cent decrease in traffic on roads and highways in the Montreal area, weekend closures on the Turcot and Metropolitain expressways are expected to cause traffic headaches this weekend.
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  Montreal announces end of grace period for parking during street maintenance

  The City of Montreal announced that the temporary grace period for parking during street maintenance will end on May 10 at 11:59 p.m. for all boroughs.

  

  'They could be essential service workers': Montreal bus drivers told to leave no passengers behind

  The Societe de Transport de Montreal sent a notice to its bus drivers saying they must accept all passengers regardless of how full the bus is.
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  An employee at VIA Rail's maintenance centre has tested positive for COVID-19

  VIA Rail announced Saturday that a maintenance centre employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

  

  Montreal weekend road closures: Turcot work continues

  The weekend approaches and so do road closures. This week, the largest closure is Highway 720 Westbound from downtown. Here's what you need to know:
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  Commuters confused about alternative commutes when stretch of Two Mountains train line closes

  In less than a month, a stretch of the Two Mountains train line will shut down for two years, and commuters are still confused about how exactly they'll get to work.

  

  200-vehicle pileup near Montreal leaves 2 dead and dozens injured

  About 200 vehicles were involved in a massive road accident Wednesday on a windswept stretch of the Highway 15, on Montreal's South Shore, injuring dozens and prompting a major emergency vehicle intervention.