Ville de Montréal

The EBN Jean-Talon/Bélanger: start of development work

Last updated September 5, 2024

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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.

View obstructions (in French)

Work notices

Information session

Consult the Information session Q & A (in French)

Missed or want to watch the April 22, 2024 information evening again? Watch it here: