Snowy weather overnight into Monday morning caused slower traffic throughout the West Island this morning. Slowed traffic on the three main north-south arteries, Saint-Charles, Saint-Jean and Sources Boulevards leading to
Montreal road users will want to check routes before driving in and around the city this weekend as several construction projects are planned. In particular, drivers heading through the Ville-Marie Tunnel, or at the Saint-Pierre interchange will have their routes blocked and will need to take detours.
Those driving in and around Montreal on the weekend should note that certain routes will be closed due to roadwork and the Grande Marche in downtown Montreal on Sunday. Notably, the Trans-Canada Highway (A-40) westbound, the Honoré-Mercier Bridge and the Saint-Pierre interchange are best avoided to alleviate the possibility of gridlock headaches.
Those driving on the weekend should be aware that there is heavy rain and blustery winds forecast in addition to multiple routes being closed. Drivers should avoid Highway 20 east at the Saint-Pierre interchange in particular, and also the areas below.