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Here are the Montreal-area road closures for the weekend

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).

Montreal-bound span of Victoria Bridge closed for inspection

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.

Fears rise that road rage incidents will get worse as school starts in Montreal

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.

50 construction projects planned on Montreal-area roads this fall

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.

Here are the Montreal-area weekend road closures

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.

La Fontaine Tunnel closure scheduled for this week

Drivers in the Montreal area should expect a closure this week at the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine.

Dorval Tunnel closed after flooding, commuters asked to avoid area

Officials are unable to say when the Dorval Tunnel may reopen after heavy rainfall caused water to accumulate.

Here are the Montreal weekend road closures due to construction and Pride Parade

Those looking to drive in and around Montreal this weekend should be aware that several routes will be closed and that a Montreal Pride Parade will mean major closures on Sunday.

REM light-rail line celebrates a year of connecting Montreal to the South Shore

Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of the REM light-rail line connecting Montreal to the South Shore. With work continuing to expand the line, some have questions about noise and other logistics.

Basement apartments should be banned in flood-prone areas, Montreal official says

Basement apartments should be banned in certain parts of Montreal to prevent them from being flooded during severe weather events, a city official told residents at a council meeting Monday night.

SAAQ closes service centre in Montreal-North after filing complaint with anti-corruption office

Quebec's automobile insurance board said it has closed one of its service centres in Montreal after filing an official complaint with the province's anti-corruption office.

Business owners in Little Italy push back against Saint-Zotique Street one-way change

Tuesday morning, there was backlash brewing alongside the espressos in Little Italy. As of Monday, Saint-Zotique Street – which used to accommodate traffic in both directions – became a one-way street between Saint Dominique and Avenue Christophe-Colomb.

Prosecution seeks 3-year sentence for Montreal father who kidnapped autistic daughter

A Montreal man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping his autistic daughter, who was then kept in a crawl space, was back in court Tuesday for his sentencing hearing.

Community rallies behind Montreal family of five facing deportation to Mexico

A community is rallying behind a family of five that has been living in Montreal for six years and is now facing deportation in just a few days.

Poilievre's first chance to topple Trudeau government expected next week

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to get his first chance to topple Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government next week, CTV News has confirmed.

Northvolt energy supply: Fréchette mentions a deadline

The Legault government is threatening to withdraw Northvolt's energy allocation after a certain period if the project doesn't move forward.

Black Lives Ruined: What goes through a Black man's mind when he's pulled over

The story is almost always the same: a Black man, perhaps in a nice car or walking down the street, is stopped by police. He asks, 'Why have you stopped me?' The response is he's either given a ticket, harassed or killed.

MK-ULTRA: Ottawa, health centre seek to dismiss Montreal brainwashing lawsuit

Family members of patients allegedly brainwashed decades ago at a Montreal psychiatric hospital are afraid they're running out of time to get compensation because the federal government and the McGill University Health Centre have filed motions to dismiss their lawsuit.