Several roads in Montreal will be closed this weekend due to ongoing construction projects. The closures will affect both drivers and pedestrians, so it is important to plan ahead and find alternate routes.
One of the major closures will be on the Turcot Interchange, where the eastbound Highway 20 will be completely closed from Friday at 11:59 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m. This closure is necessary for the installation of new overhead signs and the demolition of an old ramp. Drivers are advised to take the detour via the Ville-Marie Expressway or the Champlain Bridge.
In addition, the westbound Highway 20 will be reduced to one lane between the Saint-Pierre Interchange and the Turcot Interchange from Friday at 11:59 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m. This is due to the ongoing reconstruction of the Saint-Pierre Interchange, which is expected to continue until 2023.
Another major closure will be on the Jacques Cartier Bridge, where the eastbound lanes will be closed from Friday at 10 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m. This closure is necessary for the installation of new lighting and the replacement of expansion joints. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use the bridge, but they will have to share the sidewalk on the south side.
In the downtown area, Peel Street will be closed between Sherbrooke Street and De Maisonneuve Boulevard from Friday at 10 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m. This closure is due to the ongoing construction of the Réseau express vélo (REV) bike network. Pedestrians will still be able to access the sidewalks, but drivers are advised to take alternate routes.
In the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, Saint-Joseph Boulevard will be closed between Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Saint-Denis Street from Friday at 10 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m. This closure is necessary for the installation of new water mains. Pedestrians will still be able to access the sidewalks, but drivers are advised to take alternate routes.
Lastly, in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough, Saint-Zotique Street will be closed between Saint-Denis Street and Christophe-Colomb Avenue from Friday at 10 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m. This closure is also due to the installation of new water mains. Pedestrians will still be able to access the sidewalks, but drivers are advised to take alternate routes.
These closures are necessary for the ongoing construction and maintenance of Montreal’s infrastructure. Drivers and pedestrians are advised to plan ahead and take alternate routes to avoid delays and potential traffic congestion. The city apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks everyone for their cooperation during this time.
