Construction work for the MIL Montréal projects: news and impact

Last updated April 9, 2025
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A new university campus, new diversified housing units set in an ideal location will create a dynamic and sustainable living environment.

Everything you need to know about the project

When

The city began the work back in 2012 and it is scheduled to last some 15 years.

Where

Outremont, Rosemont‒La Petite-Patrie, Villeray‒Saint-Michel‒Parc-Extension and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal boroughs.

What

Here is an outline of the worksites that are currently active as part of the MIL Montréal project:

Redevelopment of Rue Saint-Urbain

Redevelopment work on Rue Saint-Urbain, between Rue Beaubien Ouest and Avenue Beaumont (Marconi-Alexandra Area) are projected for the fall of 2023. The work includes the burial of overhead wires.

Development of a level crossing on the extension of Avenue De L’Épée

The crossing is located in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension and Outremont boroughs and will improve active mobility in the area. The development of a pedestrian and bike link will include the installation of bollards and chicanes, as well as new signalling. Work will begin during the spring of 2025 and should be completed by the fall of 2025.

Transformation of Parc Irma-LeVasseur and adjacent streets

Having an area of 18,500 m², the park will be bounded by Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux (north), Avenue Dollar (west) and Avenue Wiseman (east) and will be located in the back yard of the new elementary school that is currently in construction in Outremont borough. Having a stormwater retention capacity of 2,950,000 litres, Parc Irma-LeVasseur will become one of Montréal’s most important sponge parks. 

In addition to the development of the new park, the project also includes roadwork, as well as lighting and public utility developments on neighbouring streets. 

Construction work will begin during the spring of 2025 and is projected to last until the fall of 2026.

Info-travaux map

Look up the ongoing work in the area on the Info-travaux map.