Montreal public works has reopened Saint-Antoine Street, near the Bell Centre, after it was closed due to a water main break the area.
“[It was a] joint between a 12-inch and 30-inch water main, no significant damage,” said Philippe Sabourin, a spokesperson for the City of Montreal.
READ MORE: Water main break cuts water to parts of Montreal Plateau
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The closure caused traffic havoc during the Tuesday morning commute into downtown Montreal.
The Ville-Marie tunnel on the A-720 and R-136 east at the de La Montange North exit have also been reopened.
READ MORE: Water main break forces partial closure of de la Gauchetière Street
Officials say they have not yet figured out what caused the break.
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