COVID-19 pandemic threatens REM construction – Montreal
The global pandemic is putting the brakes on a major part of the light rail REM (Réseau express métropolitain) electric train line designed to connect Greater Montreal. “The COVID pandemic is indeed threatening the construction of the REM station at Montreal-Trudeau Airport,” Anne-Sophie Hamel, director of media relations at the airport, told Global News…
Lawsuit filed against makers of Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac dike that burst, flooded town – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 3, 2020 11:01 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A Montreal-area town says its insurance company is suing the maker of a dike that burst last spring, flooding streets and forcing thousands…
Plaza Saint-Hubert merchants feel supported while dealing with construction, coronavirus woes – Montreal
It’s a challenge being a merchant in the Plaza Saint-Hubert and not just due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Little Italy shopping destination on St-Hubert Street is part of a $50-million construction project put in place by the city back in 2018. “It is a blessing in disguise,” said Véronique Lortie, designer and co-owner of…
Quebec’s construction holiday sees fewer collisions, fatalities in 2020: police – Montreal
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has released its road safety report following the province’s annual two-week construction holiday. The construction holiday, which falls in the last two weeks of July, sees Quebecers head out in droves on provincial roadways for summer vacations. Read more: 2 dead after nearly 200-vehicle crash on Highway 15 near Montreal…
Quebec construction negotiations: unions unable to agree on arbitrator – Montreal
Negotiations for the renewal of collective agreements in the construction industry are decidedly off to a bad start: the five unions have been unable to agree on the appointment of an arbitrator; the Minister of Labor will have to appoint him. Under the rules, the five union organizations that are recognized in the construction industry…
Brossard’s Panama bus terminus reconfigured for REM construction – Montreal
South Shore commuters woke to a new Panama bus terminus Monday morning. The popular Brossard bus station has been completely reconfigured to make way for the ongoing construction work for the Réseau express métropolitain (REM). The new layout will be in place for the next two years, according to Brossard Mayor Doreen Assaad as crews…
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…
Major work coming to Decarie Expressway, Dorval Interchange and more as construction season begins – Montreal
As winter comes to a close, construction season will soon begin. On Friday, Transport Minister Francois Bonnardel announced the dozens of construction projects coming to Montreal this summer. “It’s gonna be tough this summer again, but I’m telling everyone, with patience, it’s going to be okay,” Bonnardel told Global News. The Quebec transport ministry has…
Merchants fume as Montreal’s Rachel Street sees major construction 5 of the past 6 years – Montreal
Some merchants on Rachel Street in the Plateau-Mont-Royal are furious with the city after seeing their street torn up by construction in five out of the past six years. “There’s no way we can survive,” said Maria Carreira, who has been running Nettoyeur Super Gala for the past 20 years. She fears this year may…