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John Abbott College warns of major repairs taking place on MacDonald Bridge

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WATCH ABOVE: The MacDonald Bridge leading to John Abbott College will be reduced to one lane as major repairs are made to the overpass. Global's Kelly Greig reports – Nov 8, 2016

Often used as an entry point by many John Abbott College students and residents of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, the MacDonald Bridge will have limited access until the end of the year.

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The Montreal bridge passes over Highway 20 and is currently undergoing major repairs, reducing the number of lanes.

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Car traffic is reduced to one-way southbound between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

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That means cars looking to go north towards Highway 40 during that two hour time span are not allowed and will be re-routed.

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In addition, pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed to use the bridge at any point.

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Phase one of the construction will last until the end of the year while phase two will take place in the spring.

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