Redevelopment of Rue Saint-Antoine and Rue Saint-Jacques
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
- Closures of various intersections on rue Saint-Antoine in work zones
- Maintain at least one lane at all times on Rue Saint-Jacques
Exit 2 – Route 136 and Rue Sainte-Antoine: New configuration
Traffic obstructions map
The map is regularly updated. Consult it to better plan your trips.
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.
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