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Redevelopment of Rue Saint-Antoine and Rue Saint-Jacques

Last updated November 13, 2024
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Rue Saint-Antoine and Rue Saint-Jacques will be rebuilt and restored. The aim is to rethink the streets’ design while encouraging active, efficient mobility, thanks in part to the Express Bike Network bike lanes.

All about the work


When?


Spring 2024 to fall 2026


Where?


On Rue Saint-Antoine, between Rue De Courcelle and Rue du Couvent
On Rue Saint-Jacques, between Rue De Courcelle and Avenue Atwater

What?


On Rue Saint-Antoine:

  • Rebuilding the water supply system, including a large-diameter pipe (75 cm)
  • Replacing lead water service lines
  • Rebuilding of sewer, electrical, gas and Bell systems, as well as sidewalks and road surface
  • Modifying traffic lights and street lamps
  • Planting of trees and plants
  • Creating a bike path at mid-level between the sidewalk and road surface

On Rue Saint-Jacques:

  • Restoring the water supply system
  • Replacing lead water service lines
  • Building concrete curbs between the bike and vehicle lanes
  • Repairing the road surface
  • Marking the bike path and installing bollards

The work will be carried out in phases according to a specific sequence to limit the impact on traffic and building access.

Location of work
  • Localisation des travaux

Why?

  • Ensuring an adequate supply of quality drinking water for homes, businesses and institutions
  • Improving the reliability of sewer, electrical, gas and cable television systems
  • Offer a more harmonious and safer sharing of the street for people on bicycles, on foot or in cars

Traffic during the work: highlights

  • Complete closures of sections of Rue Saint-Antoine and Rue De Courcelle. Local traffic up to the work area
  • Closures of various intersections on rue Saint-Antoine in work zones
  • Maintain at least one lane at all times on Rue Saint-Jacques
  • One-way traffic on eastbound Rue Saint-Antoine, between Rue Rose-de-Lima and Avenue Atwater, to allow traffic from exit 2 on Route 136

Exit 2 – Route 136 and Rue Sainte-Antoine: New configuration

In effect until Fall 2026.
  • Configuration de la circulation : sortie 2, route 136

Traffic obstructions map

The map is regularly updated. Consult it to better plan your trips.

Ville de Montréal
Obstructions from november 14, 2024
  • Obstructions from November 14

This map shows only planned obstructions. Occasional obstructions may be added. You can also consult the Obstructions and Construction Info site to locate traffic blockages caused caused by the various worksites in the area.

Parking - Signage modification

Due to construction taking place in the area, and in order to reduce the impacts on parking issues, some traffic signs have been temporarily covered to suspend no-parking periods that are scheduled for maintenance of public property.

The streets affected by these changes are located within the following zone: Rue Saint-Jacques, Rue Saint-Ferdinand, Avenue De Richelieu and Avenue Rose-de-Lima.

Advance notice will be given for street cleaning operations. Please obey existing signage at all times.

Notice of works

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