Renewal and redevelopment of the Papineau/des Carrières underpass
The Papineau/des Carrières underpass, built in 1930, is located at the border of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie and Plateau-Mont-Royal boroughs.
This project will allow for a full revitalization of the area, by ensuring safer pedestrian and biker mobility, by reducing traffic, and by creating greener public spaces.
Several artistic elements, such as concrete stamps and the creation of a mural are also part of the renewal project. These elements will enhance the experience for the population by highlighting architectural aspects and new developments.
About this project
When?
From June, 2025 to fall 2027
Where?
- Rue des Carrières, between Avenue Cartier and Rue Marquette
- Avenue Papineau, between Rue de Fleurimont and Rue Saint-Grégoire
- Avenue Papineau service lanes.
What?
- Repairs to various elements beneath the railway bridge, namely the pylons, deck and guard rails
- Full reconstruction of the overpass
- Full reconstruction of the three structures accessing the Avenue Papineau service lanes
- Reconstruction of the pavement on the service lanes and on a segment of Avenue Papineau
- Reconstruction of sidewalks
- Reconstruction and rehabilitation of drinking water pipes
- Rehabilitation of sewer pipes
- Replacement of lead water service connections for the addresses concerned
- Renewal of the load-bearing walls and added designs on these walls and on the pylons of the overpass, according to the drawings and texts created by Denis Dulule
- Creation of a mural on one of the access structures, created in collaboration with the Bureau d’Art Public
- Configuration of a bike lane and of a designated lane on the service lane of Avenue Papineau
- Configuration of a bike path on Rue des Carrières, between the east-side service lane of Avenue Papineau and Rue Marquette
- Improvements to the lighting system in the access structures and under the bridges
- Greening of the service lanes of Avenue Papineau by planting trees
- Construction and repair work carried out by the Commission des Services Électriques de Montréal (CSEM), Bell, Hydro-Québec and Énergir
Why?
The project aims to:
- Rehabilitate aging sewer pipes
- Rehabilitate and rebuild aging drinking water pipes
- Replace lead water service connections
- Reconfigure the area, for the benefit of the entire population
- Enhance the safety of active mobility both for pedestrians and bikers
- Reduce traffic on Rue des Carrières and on the Avenue Papineau service lanes
- Enhance the greening of service lanes by planting trees
- Improve the lighting system under the overpasses and in access structures
- Revitalize the area through the city’s innovation and creativity
Information meeting
Montréal is inviting the population to an online information meeting regarding the Papineau/des Carrières underpass, on May 13, 7 pm.
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