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Heavy road closures are hitting Montreal this weekend — Here's where drivers should avoid

If you're planning to get around Montreal by car this weekend, brace yourself.

From major highway shutdowns to local street closures and even a full REM shutdown, traffic is expected to be messy. As a result, Quebec's transport ministry is warning drivers to plan ahead, give themselves extra time, and avoid the busiest sectors where possible.

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Montreal-Trudeau Airport is about to become a construction site and travel could get messy

If you're flying out of Montreal anytime soon, you'll want to give yourself a little extra time — and maybe a little extra patience.

Montreal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) has officially entered its renovation era, with years of major construction and expansion plans now underway. According to Aéroports de Montréal, the work will stretch well into the 2030s and will impact just about every corner of the airport — from roads to runways to parking.

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This iconic Montreal mall is getting demolished and here's what's replacing it

Say goodbye to a big piece of East End Montreal history. Place Versailles, an indoor shopping mall that's been around for over 60 years, is officially getting demolished — and the replacement is going to look nothing like it.

As reported by Connect CRE, on May 12, the Montreal city council gave the green light to a $2.2 billion redevelopment project that will completely transform the site into a new residential and commercial neighbourhood.

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Thousands of Quebec construction workers could soon get a $300 cheque — Here's how

In case you haven't noticed the never-ending sea of orange cones, Montreal is no stranger to construction — or to the drama that sometimes surrounds it.

Now, nearly 14 years after an illegal protest shut down job sites across Quebec, workers and contractors who lost wages that day can finally apply for compensation.

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Everything we know about the $1.3M Montreal house that collapsed this week (PHOTOS)

A Montreal house partially collapsed earlier this week, peeling off the building's front wall and exposing the interior — including tenants' personal items, which became visible from the street.

While photos and videos of the unfortunate incident have been going viral on social media, many are being posted without context, leading to unanswered questions. We'll do our best to answer some of those questions for you here.

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9 Of The Most-Anticipated Montreal Construction Projects In 2024

In 2024, Montrealers will once again have to navigate a landscape of cones, barriers, and detours. This year, the city's ambitious construction agenda includes significant projects ranging from transit expansions to major retail developments. These projects, while essential for the city's growth, continue to challenge daily commutes and raise questions about urban planning and efficiency.

Some projects seem to be in a perpetual holding pattern, with certain areas having the same orange cones for nearly 20 years. Stalled progress has even drawn commentary from visiting celebrities. Still, developments are underway, including bridge constructions, hotel projects, expansive transit initiatives, and a large shopping complex.

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Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean Wants To Run For Mayor Of Montreal & Eliminate All Orange Cones

AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys paid a visit to Montreal this week and even he's had it with the orange cones. With the construction epidemic remaining rampant across Montreal, we don't blame McLean for wanting to eliminate orange construction cones for good and it appears he's already got a plan on exactly how he'll do it.

On Thursday, September 28, McLean was spotted filming on the construction-ridden streets of Downtown Montreal surrounded by orange cones, scaffolding and even a couple of construction workers.

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Part Of Downtown Montreal Is Closing Until 2025 — Here's What You Need To Know

The hum of construction machinery and the sight of cranes will remain a familiar spectacle on rue Sainte-Catherine. Downtown Montreal is continuing its transition into a more pedestrian-friendly space with a significant portion closed off until 2025.

A blend of form and function is the goal. The city is aiming to revamp this historical corridor, not only to make it prettier but also more practical. Think wider sidewalks, more trees for shade, and updated infrastructure underneath, including the replacement of old sewer lines and pipes, some of which are over a century old.

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Parts Of Highway 15 In Laval Will Be Under Construction For 5 Months

Montreal in the springtime is a beautiful place to be — until you remember that the warmer seasons are also construction season. The orange cones will be back, although perhaps less so this year, and construction on Highway 15 towards Laval is also picking up again.

The Minister of Transportation announced on May 12 that paving work will be starting again, both on Highway 15 and on the Médéric-Martin Bridge. Work is set to begin on May 15 and continue through October 2023. Hooray!

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Montreal Will Take Steps To End The Rampant Use Of Orange Cones Around Construction Sites

The days of navigating an endless maze of orange cones and gigantic roadwork signs in Montreal may be numbered. Quebec Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault announced on April 24 that city construction sites are about to get a makeover.

At the Strategic Forum on Transport Infrastructure, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, Guilbault shared new adjustments to signage standards that will take effect in June. The changes are aimed at reducing the impact of construction sites on downtown traffic.

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A Canadian TikToker Hilariously Shows The Difference Between Driving In Montreal vs. Toronto

Montrealers are all too familiar with poor driving conditions. I mean…it's pothole central over here, right? So when Jeff Goldvine, a Montreal-based comedian and musician, created a video showcasing the difference between driving in Montreal versus Toronto — it's safe to say he was spot on.

The 12-second video, posted across Goldvine's socials, depicts him driving in the car and talking on the phone, or in this case a bottle of Gaviscon (A+ for prop use).

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Montreal Is Introducing Car-Free Zones Near Berri-UQAM & Across Ville-Marie

Montreal's Ville-Marie borough is putting the brakes on car traffic in residential areas, closing some streets and making others one-way. The new measures will affect streets near the downtown core, around Berri-UQAM, and extend further east as part of a 2023 plan to improve mobility in certain neighbourhoods.

One major change will be the complete closure of rue Larivière to cars between avenue De Lorimier and rue Parthenais. Temporary furniture and plants will be introduced to the pedestrian-friendly street this summer.

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