Montreal Construction
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Quebec construction holiday: 5 things to know about the traditionIt's a 50-year-old tradition unique to the province that has a major effect on the region's tourism industry — and on its roads.CanadaJul 19, 2024
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‘It’s absolute chaos’: Indefinite bridge closures spark outrage in Montreal’s West IslandA pair of bridges connecting Montreal's West Island to Highway 13 have been indefinitely closed due to major cracks discovered during an inspection.CanadaJun 1, 2024
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Road repair work blitz in West Island beginsSome cities and towns across the West Island have already begun rebuilding and fixing their streets and sidewalks. But finding the funds to pay for it all is a looming challenge.CanadaMay 16, 2024
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Taschereau Boulevard project leaves future of long-standing eyesores in limboBoarded up, covered in graffiti and surrounded by a tall fence a long standing strip mall off Taschereau boulevard has been a vacant eyesore for over 10 years.ConsumerApr 23, 2024
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Montreal’s worst kept secret: 22% of downtown construction cones are ‘useless’Montreal's seemingly endless lines of traffic cones have long been a running joke, to the point where miniature versions are sold in souvenir shops as an emblem of the city.CanadaNov 24, 2023
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Motorists warn of construction debris on Île-aux-Tourtes bridge; Transports Québec says it’s safeA Montreal woman says she had a frightening experience on the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge last week and hopes for it to be a warning to others.CanadaJul 27, 2023
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Road traffic controller dies in hospital after Montreal hit and run; union reactsA 39-year-old man who was critically injured in a hit-and-run collision while working at a paving site in Montreal's east end last week has died of his injuries in hospital.CrimeJul 19, 2023
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Phase 2 of Sainte-Catherine Street revamp begins in AugustThe main drag for downtown shopping in Montreal is only just recovering from three years of construction cones and machinery blocking shops and sidewalks. Now, it all begins again.CanadaJul 6, 2023
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Already fed up with Montreal construction? Buckle up, this is just the beginningThe nice weather is upon us, which means construction has ramped up in Montreal - making many motorists see red.CanadaMay 30, 2023
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Cones of shame: Montreal officials vow to cut down ubiquitous construction conesMontreal's chamber of commerce says the cones — and the road closures that often, but not always, accompany them — are a source of frustration.CanadaApr 26, 2023
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