Those planning on driving in and around Montreal this weekend should avoid certain sectors where construction is planned. In particular, major closures are planned in the Turcot Interchange and Ville Marie Expressway (R-136) eastbound towards downtown.
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) reopened two out of three Metro stations closed last week. Fabre and D'Iberville Metro stations were operational as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, while the Saint-Michel Station is still closed.
Construction projects and the Montreal marathon will result in numerous weekend road closures in and around Montreal.
There will be a series of major road closures over the weekend for construction, including on the Metropolitan Expressway (A-40) and Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136).
After a heavy vehicle went over the Montreal-bound span of the Victoria Bridge, crews had to be dispatched for an inspection and the span was closed on Friday.
Traffic jams in and around Montreal are fraying some motorists' nerves, and it's become an abundantly clear problem around the years-long construction project on the Iles-Aux-Tourtes Bridge. With the traffic comes more road rage incidents, and now that school is back, there will be even more vehicles on the road, and there are fears that it may get worse.
The Quebec Transport Ministry released its list of 50 construction projects planned for in and around Montreal. Major bridges, highways and roads will all be affected in the coming months.
Those planning to drive in and around Montreal on the weekend should be aware that road closures are planned due to construction, and some routes may remain blocked due to the August 9 storm that flooded many areas in the region.
Drivers in the Montreal area should expect a closure this week at the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine.
The Jacques Cartier Bridge was closed to traffic in both directions on Tuesday morning due to the presence of demonstrators who climbed the structure.
The City of Montreal decided to adjust its plan and allow for some two-hour free parking at the Claude-Robillard Sports Complex in Ahuntsic after previously saying pay parking would be in effect 24/7.
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