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Here are the Montreal area weekend road closures, marathon edition

Construction projects and the Montreal marathon will result in numerous weekend road closures in and around Montreal.

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.

3 injured after man with knife enters Montreal-area mosque

Three men were injured after trying to subdue a man armed with a knife during afternoon prayers at a Montreal-area mosque Friday afternoon.

Retired Quebec teacher wins half of historic $80M Canadian lottery jackpot

When Bernard Morissette got a call from Loto-Quebec on Sept. 18 and was asked if he was sitting down, he had no idea what was coming his way.

Man wins right to work in French: Quebec tribunal

A man who asserted his right to work in French has won his case before the Tribunal, invoking the new provisions of the province's French-language law (Bill 96) to that effect.

Protesters in Montreal clash over what is best for children

Protesters and counter-protesters clashed over several hours on Friday in Montreal's Old Port over disagreements on what is best for children.

Federal election: Legault says immigration must be the issue at the ballot box

The ballot box issue in the next federal election must be reducing the number of temporary immigrants in Quebec, said Premier Francois Legault, who is even making it a condition for supporting a federal political party in the election.

Students honour Eddy Nolan's legacy at Terry Fox Run

"We love you, Eddy!" screamed the 350 students at Terry Fox Elementary School in Pierrefonds. They didn't know the man their school is named after, but they knew Eddy Nolan who would visit regularly and encourage the students to participate in "the Terry Fox Run".

Teen who murdered Jannai Dopwell-Bailey to receive youth sentence

The teen convicted of killing 16-year-old Jannai Dopwell-Bailey in 2021 will serve his sentence in juvenile detention.

Presidents Cup set to tee off as traffic concerns abound

In just a few days, the world's top golfers will be teeing off at the Royal Montreal Golf Club.The Presidents Cup is back in Montreal and the final touches are being added to the golf course

John Abbott College unveils Indigenous inspired garden

A new garden and microforest, years in the making, have been inaugurated at John Abbott College in Montreal.