Sainte-Catherine Ouest project: Work in progress and news

Last updated January 20, 2025
Reading time: 2 min

The Sainte-Catherine Ouest project includes major work for the replacement of century-old, obsolete underground infrastructures, as well as the redevelopment of public areas.

About this worksite

When?

Summer 2023 to 2025

Where?

On Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, between Rue Mansfield and Rue Peel, and on rue Metcalfe, between Rue Square Dorchester and Place Mount Royal.

What?

Construction work will include the following:

  • Replacement of sewer and water pipes
  • Reconstruction and widening of concrete sidewalks
  • Renewal of the lighting, traffic lights and telecommunication systems
  • Greening of the area
  • Installation of new street furniture
  • Configuration of socialization and animation areas, as well as patios
  • Work on underground public utility systems such as those of the Commission des services électriques de Montréal (CSEM), Bell and Énergir
  • Reconstruction of the street using concrete pavement

Why?

The project aims to rehabilitate the ageing underground infrastructure system, to redevelop public areas to create more space for pedestrians, as well as to improve user experience. It also represents an opportunity to improve the living environment of the area’s residents.

Hindrances and impact on daily activities

News

Stay tuned for the latest news about this project by signing up for:

Information session

Watch the videoof the July 2023 session.

For questions about the construction work, contact the city as follows: 

  • 514 872-3777: between 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, as well as Saturday, Sunday and holidays, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
  • 311 outside the above-listed hours
  • info-travaux@montreal.ca

Store or building managers may contact the liaison officer for question about the construction work as follows: 

 
For general questions about the project, contact the project team at: LaSainteCatherine@montreal.ca

Look up for:
Programme de soutien financier au développement économique et commercial de Ville-Marie | Ville de Montréal
Subvention pour la rénovation de commerces de la rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest | Ville de Montréal