Redevelopment of the streets in the Marconi-Alexandra area
Over the next few years, the Marconi-Alexandra area will be transformed into a revitalized environment, adapted to the needs of the area’s workers and residents alike.
A more user-friendly living environment
Wider sidewalks, added bike paths, plantation of trees and plants, drainage basins, added urban furniture: the Marconi-Alexandra area will undergo several improvements over the next few years. The aims will be to ensure safer active transportation, to enhance greening and to make the area more resilient. All overhead wires will also be buried in the area.
The creation of new green space, the Parc des Gorilles, in the very heart of the island bordered by Rue Beaubien Ouest, Rue Saint-Urbain, Rue Saint-Zotique Ouest, and Avenue de l’Esplanade will provide the community with a unique environment.
The redevelopment of streets in the Marconi-Alexandra area, as well as that of the Parc des Gorilles sare part of the MIL Montréal project. The objective is to transform the site of the MIL campus of the Université de Montréal and its bordering areas into a truly diversified living environment that will be sustainable and grounded in collective and active transportation.
Redevelopment of Rue Saint-Urbain
- Development of a bike lane on a reserved paved lane southbound and of a one-way bike path against traffic on a reserved lane northbound.
- The street will become a one-way southbound
- Broadening of sidewalks
- Plantation of 50 new trees
- Development of drainage ditches
- Replacement of streetlights
- Installation of urban furniture
Developments on Rue Beaubien Ouest
- Development of one-way bike paths on reserved lanes on either side of the street.
- Reduction to 2 vehicular traffic lanes
- Safety measures implemented at the ’intersection of Rue Beaubien Ouest, Rue Saint-Urbain and Rue du Réseau-Vert through:
- raised pavement;
- distinctive pavement;
- added stop signs near all intersections;
- ground markings with clear indications for cyclists and pedestrians. - Broader sidewalks
- Plantation of 77 new trees
- Development of drainage trenches
- Replacement of streetlights
- Installation of urban furniture
Documentation
- PDF file Présentation - Soirée d'information - Réaménagement des rues du secteur Marconi-Alexandra
- PDF file Questions et réponses - Réaménagement des rues du secteur Marconi-Alexandra
- PDF file Avis au voisinage - Mise à jour des travaux - Rue Saint-Urbain
- PDF file Avis au voisinage- Réaménagement de la rue Saint-Urbain antre Beaubien et Beaumont
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