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From July 31 to Aug. 3, 2020, there will be major work in the Nuns' Island area resulting in closures throughout the area. SOURCE Mobility Montreal

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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.

Bikers will now have complete access to Camillien-Houde on Sunday mornings throughout the summer, as the city tries to limit traffic on the road. SOURCE: Cyclovia Camillien-Houde Facebook

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.

The Turcot Interchange is among several areas where major construction work will take place over the July 3 to 6 weekend. Commuters should prepare to alter their courses. SOURCE Mobility Montreal

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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.

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.

A man walks through a VIA Rail concourse area at Toronto's Union Station, Saturday, March 28, 2020. The Prime Minister announced that those showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be barred from domestic air and rail travel as of this coming Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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.

Road closures on the Turcot interchange for March 6 to 9.

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.

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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.

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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.

In this July 1, 2018 photo people ride Lime and Bird scooters along the strand in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

'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.