Work on Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest: Updates and impacts

Last updated August 5, 2021
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The water main reconstruction work on Rue Saint-Antoine may affect your daily life. Here is what you need to know.

Work site updates

Get all the latest news on the work site and the measures taken by the city to minimize its impact.

Work in progress

On Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, from Avenue Atwater to Rue Rose-de-Lima:

  • Rebuilding of the drinking water main
  • Replacing lead water service lines
  • Dismantling and building of water main chambers
  • Replacing fire hydrants
  • Rebuilding part of the sewer

Work schedule

Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Work is carried out in a specific sequence to reduce the impact on traffic flow. Exceptionally, work may be done on weekends or at night.

Getting around during construction

Automobile traffic

  • Partial closure until November 2021 of Rue Saint-Antoine Street Ouest, between Avenue Atwater and Rue Rose-de-Lima. One westbound lane is open.
  • Planned closures at the intersection of Rue St. Antoine and Rue Walker, Rue Marin, Rue Greene, Rue Brewster, Rue Bel-Air and Rue Rose-de-Lima (dates to be confirmed)
  • Possible complete closure of Rue Saint-Antoine on weekends (dates to be confirmed)

Temporary water supply network

A temporary water supply network will be installed so that drinking water can be distributed to buildings during the construction project. The quality of the drinking water will not be affected. The water is perfectly safe to drink.

Other impacts

  • Water closure: Water distribution may be interrupted temporarily during the work. The population affected will be notified 48 hours in advance. 
  • Parking in the work area is prohibited.
  • Sidewalk closures: Safe pedestrian crossings will be set up.
  • Change or cancellation of STM bus routes serving the area. Please call 514-786-4636 or visit stm.info for more information. 
  • Noise, dust and vibrations. 

Garbage, recycling and food waste collection schedules will be maintained during the work. Please be sure to mark your address on your bins and garbage cans so that they can be returned to your building.

For more information on the progress of the work and how it may affect your activities, consult the Info-travaux map.

Notice of work operations

Consult the recent notices of work operations.

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