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…
Train disruptions likely as work on Montreal’s Vendome Tunnel continues – Montreal
Three commuter rail lines operated by Exo pass through Montreal’s Vendome Station on a near-daily basis. But passengers could soon be stuck out in the cold, as interruptions to rail service are expected due to the construction of the new Vendome Tunnel, which will be located beneath the commuter rail tracks. READ MORE: Long-awaited accessible…
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…
Work to build new STM express lane 10 years late – Montreal
Finally, after more than a decade of discussions and promises, people working and living near Pie IX Boulevard are getting a Bus Rapid Transit system. The express BRT system is a reserved lane for STM buses that is physically separated from the rest of traffic. Construction began on Monday and is scheduled to last four…