Montrealers advised to plan ahead before heading out on the roads this summer – Montreal
There is no shortcut to get around Montreal’s road work this summer. From quiet residential streets to the busiest highways, there appears to be no escaping the ongoing construction to rebuild the city’s ailing infrastructure. Case in point: Highway 40 in the West Island. A $38 million construction project is underway to rebuild a…
Road construction booming in downtown Montreal
Everywhere you turn, construction is in full force, whether it be by the Bell Centre, Peel Street or Ste-Catherine Street. As Global’s Tim Sargeant explains, if you’ve been working from home for the last few months, you’re in for a surprise when you do finally come downtown. Source link
Construction begins for express bus corridor on Pie-IX Boulevard – Montreal
Are you ready for more roadwork, Montreal? Pie-IX Boulevard in the city’s east end will be under construction for at least three years as of Monday morning. READ MORE: Work to build new STM express lane 10 years late After nearly a decade of discussions and promises, the major artery will finally get an express…
Montreal to compensate businesses affected by construction – Montreal
The City of Montreal has announced it will be awarding merchants direct financial compensation for lost revenues due to road work. Retail shops, restaurants and others could receive up to $30,000 a year in financial aid. City officials are touting it as a first of its kind in Canada. “This is historic,” said Robert Beaudry, executive…