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No replacement for Sources overpass, only repairs: Transports Quebec

Back in 2013, a report was issued recommending transit officials demolish and replace the Sources Boulevard overpass, but as Global's Billy Shields reports, those plans have been shelved in favour of five years’ worth of repairs – Feb 6, 2017

Quebec transport officials will not replace the aging Sources Boulevard overpass.

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Instead, the agency told Global News on Monday that they opted to repair the existing structure.

READ MORE: West Island drivers worry about Sources Overpass bottleneck

A December inspection convinced Quebec’s transport ministry that the overpass could be repaired and still remain safe.

The agency has already implemented some load restrictions and narrowed some lanes, but that comes much to the chagrin of residents.

The development is a disappointment to some who frequent Valois Village and use the bridge network often.

READ MORE: Safety concerns force lane closures on Sources Boulevard overpass

“You think, ‘okay, they’re just doing a band-aid right now, but they’re going to work on it,'” said Pointe-Claire resident Colleen Kelly.

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“But now they say no, that’s fine, it’s going to be okay.'”

The overpass straddles Pointe-Claire and Dorval, and distributes northbound and southbound traffic to Highway 20.

The repairs are slated to take place over the next five years.

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