Starting October 31, commuters travelling from the south shore will need a lot of patience if they plan on using the Lafontaine tunnel. Around 120 thousand commuters pass through the 55-year-old tunnel daily. With half the structure closing for necessary repair work, Transport Quebec and both the Montreal and Longueil fire departments are preparing for worst-case scenarios. Elizabeth Zogalis has more.
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