Redevelopment of Rue Saint-Antoine and Rue Saint-Jacques

Last updated April 23, 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.

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
  • 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

Notice of works