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• Teen boy dies from injuries after being struck by car in Montreal’s east end

  His death marks the 16th fatal collision on the Montreal police's territory this year, according to Couture. Ten pedestrians have been killed in 2024.

  Traffic

  Sep 2
• Cargo ship runs aground on St. Lawrence Seaway south of Montreal

  Seaway officials say the incident happened Thursday evening, obstructing traffic along the water system near the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake.

  Canada

  Aug 23
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• Broke and broken: Canada’s public transit in critical funding state, report says

  The analysis looked at the budgets, revenue sources and long-term plans for transit in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.

  Consumer

  Aug 16
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• Montreal’s Victoria Bridge closed in both directions for emergency work

  The bridge was off-limits to traffic as of 7 a.m. It's not clear how long the emergency work will take or when the structure will reopen.

  Traffic

  Aug 6
• As Quebec construction holiday kicks off, drivers urged to heed warnings

  As Quebec construction industry workers clock out for the next two weeks for the construction holiday, provincial police are urging caution on the roads.

  Traffic

  Jul 19
• How constant work on a Montreal bridge is plaguing some businesses: ‘I’m just worried’

  There is heavy traffic and reduced lanes on the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge, a busy span that connects Vaudreuil-Dorion to Montreal. Local business owners are feeling the pinch.

  Economy

  Jul 3
• Deadly weekend on Quebec roads prompts warning from police

  Five people have already been killed on Quebec roads since drivers started leaving the city on Friday for Canada Day weekend.

  Canada

  Jun 30
• Disappointed or excited? Debate heats up over bike path in Montreal’s west end

  Cycling advocates are welcoming construction of a new bike on Montreal's Terrebonne Street. Others say too many parking spaces are being lost.

  Traffic

  Jun 26
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• Montreal cyclists rate most dangerous intersections

  A new study by Transportation Research at McGill University (TRAM) found Montreal's most dangerous intersections as rated by 1,500 cyclists that participated in a survey.

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  Jun 25
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• Truck goes up in flames, shuts down Montreal’s Metropolitan Expressway for 10 hours

  Despite the flames being tamed by firefighters and the wreckage towed away, the highway was closed for 10 hours, snarling the morning rush hour.

  Traffic

  May 31
• STM investigates ‘dangerous’ online video stunts inside metro cars

  Montreal's transit agency is investigating after videos on TikTok appear to show thrill seekers breaking into the rear operator cabin of trains where the car control panel is.

  Traffic

  May 24
• Ottawa to acquire Quebec Bridge, will spend $1 billion on span over 25 years

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters in Quebec City that Ottawa will spend $1 billion over the next 25 years to repair, repaint and maintain the bridge.

  Canada

  May 15
• Motorcyclist killed in collision with tractor on Montreal highway

  Emergency services were called to the scene around 7:15 a.m. in Kirkland, according to the Sûreté du Québec.

  Crime

  May 10
• 3 dead after car veers into oncoming traffic in Quebec’s Eastern Townships: SQ

  Three people were killed Saturday night when a driver on Route 108 in Quebec's Eastern Townships veered into the oncoming lane of traffic. Police are investigating.

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  May 5
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• Repair work closes Guy Street exit off Ville-Marie Expressway until fall

  As of midnight Friday, the Guy Street exit off the Ville-Marie Expressway will be closed until fall, shutting down one of the busiest entrances into the city for months.

  Traffic

  Apr 19
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• Montreal’s airport is getting a $4B makeover. Here’s what to expect

  The announcement comes after rising passenger volumes and surging car traffic last summer prompted a wave of frustration among travellers trying to make their planes on time.

  Canada

  Apr 4
• Union demands stricter safety measures for Quebec road signage industry

  The lack of regulation on construction sites is cause for concern and the lives of workers at risk, according to spokesperson Martin L'Abbée.

  Traffic

  Apr 3
• Quebec coroner recommends licence suspensions for seatbelt infractions

  Quebec coroner Rudi Daelman is recommending licences be suspended for up to three months if found guilty of committing the infraction.

  Traffic

  Mar 27
• More Montreal merchants claim bus lane to blame for struggling businesses

  Merchants argue that the congestion problem the bus lane was meant to solve, exists on the east side of Queen Mary, not the west side.

  Traffic

  Mar 26
• New skywalk above Décarie Expressway to be installed this weekend

  The developer of the Royalmount commercial real estate project is building and paying for the 200-metre skywalk that will link the de la Savane métro station with Royalmount.

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  Mar 19
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• “It kills us”: Montreal’s West Island mayors renew push to expand Jacques-Bizard corridor

  Montreal's West Island mayors are united in pushing to expand the Jacques Bizard corridor. The say the project will ease traffic and improve life-saving ambulance response times.

  Canada

  Mar 15
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• Speeding, reckless driving top reasons for deadly road crashes in Quebec for 2023

  Fatal road collisions in the Quebec saw a slight dip compared with years prior, according to the Sûreté du Québec's annual 2023 road report.

  Traffic

  Mar 14
• Better late than never? Notre-Dame Street fully reopens after 9 months

  City engineers had ordered the lane closed to cars after discovering the trap door to the underground sewer entrance was cracked, making the area unsafe for drivers.

  Traffic

  Mar 13
• ‘Slap in the face’: Bridge closure looms over Hudson’s St-Patrick’s Day Parade

  Business owners in Hudson, Que., are worried the closure of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge this weekend will dampen crowds for the town's popular St. Patrick's Day parade.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• Significant gaffe could keep Montreal street down to one lane for months

  The city says inexperience and not incompetence is behind the mishap. The custom made trapdoor entrance to the sewer system was built one foot to small.

  Traffic

  Mar 1