Montreal News | Local Breaking | CTV News Montreal

Construction and Commuting

• TRAFFIC

  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.
• TRAFFIC

  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.
• 

  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.
• 

  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:
• 

  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.
• 

  REM unveils official names of its stations – with one exception

  The REM has unveiled the official names of its stations – with one glaring exception. Twenty-five of the 26 stations now have their official names.

  NEW

  Gas station in Roxboro will repair damaged cars after water gets into the pumps

  Some drivers on the West Island are dealing with mechanical issues after they filled up their vehicles at an Ultramar in Roxboro.
• 

  Expect a 'mixed bag' of precipitation this weekend: Environment Canada

  Snow is expected to start falling on Saturday evening, but it is "highly possible" that it will turn to freezing rain over areas near the Saint Lawrence River, before transforming to rain as the system heads farther south.

  UPDATED

  Service returns to normal on Montreal metro's Green line

  Service has returned to normal on the Montreal metro's Green line between Angrignon and Lionel-Groulx after a shutdown late Tuesday morning.
• 

  'New urban furniture': Opposition calls for end to new e-scooter and bike services

  The official opposition wants the city to eliminate some electric scooters and bikes. Ensemble Montreal says Montreal should stop the Lime, Bird and Jump companies from operating in the city, but continue to work with local company Bixi.

  

  Maintenance work on the Mercier Bridge will result in more lane closures

  There is more work planned for the aging Mercier Bridge and it will include lane closures.
• 

  Quebec's taxi and carpool companies pool resources in new partnership

  Quebec's taxi and electric car transportation industries are getting an overhaul thanks to a new strategic partnership.

  NEW

  Montrealers to get first look at battery-powered unicycle at auto show

  For all you unicycle enthusiasts out there (you know who you are!), take a look at this: it's a battery-powered unicycle developed by Honda.