Redevelopment of the streets in the Marconi-Alexandra area

Last updated April 6, 2023
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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

The redvelopment of Rue Saint-Urbain, between Rue Beaubien Ouest and Avenue Beaumont is planned to begin in the fall of 2023.
  • Perspective de la future rue Saint-Urbain réaménagée, entre la rue Beaubien Ouest et l'avenue Beaumont
  • 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

The date of redevelopment work on Rue Beaubien Ouest, between Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Avenue Durocher, is currently being reviewed.
  • Perspective de la future rue Beaubien Ouest réaménagée entre le boulevard Saint-Laurent et l'avenue Durocher
  • Perspective de la future intersection réaménagée des rues Beaubien Ouest et Saint-Urbain
  • 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

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