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
Current stages of the project
July to December 2024
- Addition of bike lanes, concrete islands, bollards, vegetated projections, BIXI stations
- Installation of catch basins
- Adjustment of traffic lights, paving and markings
December 2024
- End of obstructions and opening of the bike path on Jean-Talon.
Spring 2025
- Planting trees, adding street furniture
- Extension of bike lane on Rue Bélanger between 1re Avenue and Rue De Normanville
- Paving work at the intersection of Rue Jean-Talon and Avenue Christophe-Colomb as part of the complete overhaul of 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
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:
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