The EBN Jean-Talon/Bélanger: start of development work
A route of the Express Bike Network (EBN) is planned on Rue Jean-Talon and Rue Bélanger. It stretches 15 kilometers from west to east, between the future Namur-Hippodrome neighbourhood and Boulevard des Galeries d’Anjou. A first section will be completed by the end of autumn 2024.
All about the site
When?
July 2024 to spring 2025
Where?
- Rue Jean-Talon, between Rue Boyer and 1re Avenue
- Rue Bélanger, between 1re Avenue and Rue De Normanville
What?
Work planned on Rue Jean-Talon :
- Development of a one-way eastbound bike lane, wide enough for cyclists to pass one another
- Improvement of the asphalt coating to ensure a comfortable ride
- Construction of vegetated projections on some cross-streets to make intersections safer
- Installation of concrete curbs to separate the bike lane from the traffic lane
- Addition of a buffer zone between the parking lane and the bike lane
- Adjustment of traffic lights
Work planned on Rue Bélanger:
- Road markings on the westbound bike path to identify the lane reserved to cyclists
- Planning of a permanent bike lane in progress
Traffic and parking
On Rue Jean-Talon:
- Removal of one traffic lane per direction.
- Removal of around 25 % of the spaces to make certain intersections safer to cross. Maintaining the majority of places.
- Relocating bus stops before certain intersections to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Why?
- Facilitate west-to-east travel and improve access to a number of destinations, including parks, schools, daycares, and Jean-Talon market.
- Get around smoothly to the Jean-Talon hospital and the nearby medical clinics.
- Cover long distances while staying on the cycling network.
Étapes du chantier en cours
July to December 2024:
- Adding bike lanes, concrete islands, bollards, nature strips, BIXI stations.
- Installing catch basins.
- Traffic light adjustments, paving and striping.
December 2024:
- End of obstructions and opening of new bike lanes.
Spring 2025:
- Tree planting, addition of street furniture and paving at the intersection of Rue Jean-Talon and Avenue Christophe-Colomb.
Traffic obstructions and construction
Visit the Obstructions and Construction Info site to locate traffic blockages caused by construction related to this project.
Work notices
- PDF file REV Jean-Talon - Nouvelles informations sur les entraves entre Boyer et 1re Avenue - Septembre 2024 (in French) [PDF 551 KB]
- PDF file REV Jean-Talon - Début des travaux entre Papineau et 1re avenue - Août 2024 (in French) [PDF 405 KB]
- PDF file REV Jean-Talon - Fermeture complète entre Christophe-Colomb et Papineau - Juillet 2024 (in French) [PDF 241 KB]
- PDF file REV Jean-Talon - Début de travaux - Juin 2024 (in French) [PDF 377 KB]
- PDF file REV Jean-Talon - Lettre de présentation - Février 2024 (in French) [PDF 417 KB]
Information session
Consult the Information session Q & A (in French)
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