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Major construction on Highway 30 underway

CAQ's fast-track infrastructure bill a 'Trojan horse,' says Quebec solidaire

Bill 66, the bill aimed at fast-tracking 181 infrastructure projects in Quebec, is nothing less than a Trojan horse, Québec solidaire is claiming.

The rebuilt Turcot Interchange (Photo: Government of Quebec/Facebook)

What went into rebuilding the Turcot Interchange? As it officially opens, province tallies it up

The rebuilt Turcot Interchange fully opened this morning, which means the province can now tally up everything involved in the five-year project: 145 kms of roadway, nearly 5,000 steel beams, the planting of 9,000 trees and more.

Borough council in Cote-des-Neiges-NDG has voted to remove a bike lane from Terrebonne St. that has caused controversy.

Borough council votes to remove controversial bike path in NDG ahead of schedule

A controversial bike path on Terrebonne Street in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grace neighbourhood is coming down. Borough council voted to remove the bike lanes Tuesday night, weeks ahead of the planned end to the pilot project.

Quebec planning more carpool lanes north and south of Montreal

Drivers living north and south of Montreal may want to consider carpooling, if they aren't doing it already. The Legault government announced Wednesday it is planning more carpool lanes in the region.

NDG residents stage protest over contentious bike path

Residents in Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grace took part in a demonstration Tuesday morning telling the borough they want divisive bike lanes removed – and quickly.

Jacques Cartier Bridge will be open to cyclists and pedestrians this winter

Jacques-Cartier Bridge multipurpose path and sidewalk will be open this winter, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to use the bridge all year long.

Mercier Bridge file photo (Robert Galbraith/The Canadian Press)

All lanes of Honore-Mercier Bridge to reopen as of Tuesday morning

Construction on the Honore-Mercier bridge will wrap up six days ahead of schedule, the province’s transport minister announced on Monday.

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.