Construction on Christophe-Colomb Ave. strands Ahuntsic residents

Part of Christophe-Colomb Avenue, a major north-south corridor in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough, is now closed.

Water and sidewalk work, as well as repaving on Christophe-Colomb Avenue between Louvain and Sauriol streets has left some residents furious.

Residents said they have long been used to going around detours, but the latest closure means some residents on streets like Port Royal Street are left stranded.

“Now that they just started closing off Christophe-Colomb, there’s going to be even more traffic,” said Jojo Cheung, a commuter.

Mario Petosa said he has no legal way to drive home from work because he lives on a one-way street that connects to Christophe-Colomb Avenue.

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“The way they planned this roadwork, there’s really no safe way for us to get back to our neighbourhood,” he said.

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“There’s one way out and no way in.”

Borough officials did not immediately return Global News’ calls for comment.

The construction on Christophe-Colomb is slated to last until Friday, Aug. 12.