Roadwork and Projects
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Ongoing City roadwork and construction projects on the territory of Westmount can be visualized on the map.
City Projects
Resurfacing of Sherbrooke St. W. between Grosvenor Ave. and the City's western limit
Project summary
- Work planned : Reconstruction of Hydro Westmount underground infrastructure, reconstruction of sidewalk sections, pavement resurfacing
- Work area: Sherbrooke Street West, from Grosvenor Avenue to the City's western limit (a few meters west of Claremont Avenue)
- Start date: May 20, 2025
- Estimated duration: 13 weeks
- City's investment: $5,274,155.05
- Contractor: Les Entreprises Ventec Inc.
Starting on Tuesday, May 20, a road resurfacing project will take place on Sherbrooke Street West, from Grosvenor Avenue to the western limit of the City. An estimated 13 weeks are required to complete the project.
Project Details
This project includes:
- Reconstruction of Hydro Westmount's underground infrastructure (electrical conduit bank) beneath the north-side sidewalks*
- Reconstruction of two Hydro Westmount manholes located at the intersections of Prince Albert Avenue and Sherbrooke Street West, and of Victoria Avenue and Sherbrooke Street West
- Reconstruction of the north-side sidewalks
- Reconstruction of select south-side sidewalks
- Removal of the asphalt surface, localized repairs to the road base, and asphalt resurfacing of Sherbrooke Street West
*These electrical infrastructure improvements are crucial to ensuring a safe and reliable power distribution network for residents and businesses. These upgrades will help prevent potential outages, address the City's growing energy demands, and replace outdated equipment to guarantee long-term service reliability and quality.
Project Timeline
To minimise the impact on businesses and residents in the affected area, work will be carried out in phases over a 13-week period. Parking will be affected based on the specific nature of the work being performed.
Phase 1
- May 20 to mid-June: reconstruction of Hydro Westmount infrastructure, north-side between Prince Albert Avenue and Grosvenor Avenue
- May 20 to the end of May: localized reconstruction of south-side sidewalks between the western City limit and Prince Albert Avenue
- Mid-June to early July: reconstruction of north-side sidewalks between Prince Albert Avenue and Grosvenor Avenue
Phase 2
- Mid-June to mid-July: reconstruction of Hydro Westmount infrastructure, north-side between Prince Albert Avenue and the City's western limit
- Early July: localized reconstruction of south-side sidewalks between Grosvenor Avenue and Prince Albert Avenue
- Late July to early August: reconstruction of north-side sidewalks between Prince Albert Avenue and the City's western limits
- Mid-June to mid-July: between Prince Albert Avenue and Grosvenor Avenue, asphalt removal, localized repairs to the road base, and paving of the first layer of asphalt
Phase 3
- Late July to late August: between Prince Albert Avenue and the City's western limit, asphalt removal, localized repairs to the road base, and paving of the first layer of asphalt.
- Late August: paving of the last layer of asphalt over the entire work area
Mobility and Parking
- One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained and accessible throughout the project, except during the final asphalt paving operation scheduled for August.
- The final asphalt paving operation will require the complete closure of Sherbrooke Street West for an estimated maximum of five nights. This work will take place in August, overnight, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. During these closures, vehicular access will be prohibited, but pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
- Pedestrian access, including access to all homes and businesses, will always be maintained.
- On-street parking on Sherbrooke Street will be optimized as much as possible throughout the project. However, parking restrictions and availability will vary depending on the progress and specific work phases.
- Parking payment stations will be removed from the north side of Sherbrooke Street during the project. Motorists may pay their parking via the mobile app or by using a station on the south side of the street.
- Efforts will be made to designate areas for deliveries and other short-term loading needs.
- Public laneways behind the buildings on Sherbrooke Street will remain open.
- Temporary traffic changes will be implemented on neighbouring streets during the project.
Works at Summit Lookout
Project Summary
- Work planned: Reinforcement work to preserve the support the lookout
- Work area: Summit Lookout, including access from Summit Circle and Sunnyside Park
- Date of closure of the work area to the public: starting the week of May 12, 2025
- Start date: end of May 2025
- Estimated duration: from May to August 2025
Starting at the end of May, work is planned at Summit Lookout as part of the ongoing restoration of this site. Public access to the lookout will be restricted from the week of May 12. The work is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2025.
To maximise public access to the Lookout over the summer months, work will be carried out in phases. Fencing, shown in red in the images below, will be installed to limit public access to specific areas depending on the phase in progress.
Phase 1 of the work, planned from May to June, includes the complete closure of Summit Lookout.
During phase 2, scheduled to begin in July, a single area around the telecommunications mast will be restricted to the public. This closure will be maintained indefinitely.
Infrastructure work on Forden Avenue and Forden Crescent
Project summary
- Work planned: sewer work and sewer lining
- Work area: Forden Avenue and Forden Crescent
- Start date: June 9, 2025
- Estimated duration: 5 weeks
- Contractor: Eurovia
Infrastructure work on Forden Ave. and Forden Crescent is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 9, weather permitting.
Project Details
This project will be carried out by the City's contractor, Eurovia.
The initial phase of the project will focus on crucial sewer work and sewer lining. The subcontractors responsible for these works will operate on a four-day work schedule, from Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This schedule will be in effect for an approximate five-week period, specifically between the weeks of June 9 and July 7. Please note that no work is currently planned for Fridays during this initial period.
The City's Engineering Department will ensure that the work site is safely secured at the end of each workday.
Capital Works Projects
Capital Works Programme Map
Locate the projects included in Westmount's current Capital Works Programme.
Other Projects
Ville de Montréal: Resumption of Work on Rue Saint-Antoine
Reconstruction work on Rue Saint-Antoine will resume on March 24, 2025, and continue through December 2025.
The work aims to improve the infrastructure, including the reconstruction of the street, and the replacement of the water, sewer, gas, and electrical networks.
Details of the Work
- Area affected: Rue Saint-Antoine, between Avenue Atwater and Rue De Courcelle.
- Work to be completed in phases: The work will be carried out from east to west to minimize traffic disruptions.
- Parking: Parking is prohibited within the construction zone and on Rue Lacasse to allow for local two-way traffic.
Traffic Impact
- Rue Saint-Antoine : New two-way traffic starting on April 1.
- Major disruptions:
- From March 24 to mid-June: Full closure of Rue Lenoir and Rue Saint-Philippe.
- Starting April 1: Partial closure with adjustments to traffic between Rue De Courcelle and Rue Lenoir.
- Detours:
- Rue Notre-Dame: Detour via Rue Notre-Dame heading west for the entire duration of the project.
- Access to the neighborhood: Highway 20 and Boulevard des Tanneries, or Exit 2 on Route 136 and Rue Saint-Antoine up to Rue Saint-Philippe.
Work Schedule
- Monday to Friday: From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Weekend work possible: Saturday and Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Replacement of Lead Water Connections
- During this time, the City will also be replacing lead water connections along the street. Affected property owners have already been contacted.
For more information, please contact the information service at 514 872-3777 or visit the website at montreal.ca.
Exo: Renovation work at Vendôme station
In order to offer users a more practical access, exo is making major improvements to Vendôme station.
The project implies completely rebuilding the north platform. In spite of this, the station will remain open and trains will circulate as usual.
Nature of the Work
- Demolition of the north platform
- Debris removal
- Concrete pouring
- Reconstruction of the platform
- Installation of tactile paving, signage, and urban furniture
Work Schedule
- Period: From March 31 to mid-December 2025. Preparatory work, including the installation of fences and equipment, could begin around March 10.
- Hours: Work will take place Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Teams may arrive on-site as early as 6:30 a.m. but will not begin work before 7:00 a.m., in compliance with city regulations.
Possible Disturbances
While all measures will be taken to minimize the impact on the surrounding area, some construction-related disruptions are to be expected. These may include typical construction noise, light vibrations, and dust. Noise, dust, and vibration sensors will be installed at various locations near the worksite. The contractor must respect the limits set by applicable city regulation. Note that an increase in truck circulation is to be expected since access to the work site is located on Rue Sainte-Catherine, at the entrance of the parking lot south of 5000 Boulevard De Maisonneuve.
For any questions, please refer to exo’s FAQ section
Ville de Montréal: Rehabilitation Work on Sherbrooke Street and Wood Avenue
Starting April 30, 2025, rehabilitation and reconstruction work on valve chambers will take place on Sherbrooke Street, between Elm Avenue and Atwater Avenue, and on Wood Avenue, between Sherbrooke Street and Barat Road. These interventions are essential to ensure the reliability of the infrastructure. The work is expected to be completed by the end of May 2025.
Traffic and Parking Impacts
Sherbrooke Street:
- Only one westbound lane (in the opposite direction) will remain open
- Two eastbound lanes will be maintained
Wood Avenue:
- Complete closure of the northbound direction, between Sherbrooke Street and Barat Road
Parking:
On-street parking will be prohibited for the entire duration of the work
For your safety and the safety of the workers, please respect all posted signs (detours, local traffic, etc.).
Water Supply Interruptions
Temporary interruptions of the drinking water supply are to be expected.
Buildings affected will receive a notice 48 hours in advance.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
Ville de Montreal: Resurfacing on Boulevard De Maisonneuve bike path
As part of the Ville de Montréal's project to resurface the bike path on De Maisonneuve Boulevard, the following work will take place:
- From May 26 to 30, paving work will be carried out on the bike path between Melville Avenue and Wood Avenue
- Starting on June 2, for an estimated duration of two weeks, paving work will be carried out on the cycle path between Prince Albert Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue.
Access and Mobility
Residences will remain accessible at all times. Alternative arrangements for cyclists will be provided as needed. For any mobility concerns or projects that may be affected, please contact 311.
Work Schedule
Work will take place Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nuisances such as dust and noise are to be expected, but measures will be taken to limit them.
For any questions about mobility or projects that may be affected, please contact 311.
Ville de Montréal: Works on Greene Avenue between Saint-Antoine and Sainte-Catherine
Starting the week of June 9, preparatory work and the start of rehabilitation work on water and sewer pipes will begin on Greene Avenue between Saint-Antoine and Sainte-Catherine streets. The estimated duration of work is 3 months.
The project consists of repairing and rebuilding a water main. It will also integrate Westmount Public Works operations. A secondary sewer will be repaired, water connections will be replaced, and utilities and roads will be rebuilt. The approximate duration of the work site is 6 months.
Preparatory Work
From June 9 to 13
- Nature of the work: exploratory excavations and measurement of water and sewer pipes.
- Avenue Greene: Partial obstructions between Rue Saint-Antoine and Rue Sainte-Catherine .
- Sidewalks and buildings accessible at all times.
- No parking in construction areas. Please respect the traffic signs.
Water and Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation Work
From June 16 – Traffic and parking for this phase of the work
- Avenue Greene : complete closure, between Rue Saint-Antoine and Boulevard Dorchester. Local traffic will allow between Rue Prospect and Rue Saint-Antoine.
- Intersection of Avenue Greene and Rue Sainte-Catherine: complete closure for one week.
- Maintaining access to buildings and businesses;
- No parking in construction areas;
- On-site signage will indicate all instructions to follow (detours, speed limits, local traffic, etc.)
Information About the Project
- Work schedule
- Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Some operations may be postponed or extended due to weather conditions or other constraints.
- The use of construction site tools and other construction equipment may cause odours, dust, noise and vibrations despite all the control measures planned by the team of experts who ensure that disturbing aspects of the construction site are minimized.
Project Site
- Approximate duration: 6 months
- The use of tools and equipment may cause dust, noise, vibrations and certain odours despite all the mitigation measures put in place. Thank you for your patience.
Temporary Interruption of the Water Supply
- A door hanger specifying the date, time and all details will be distributed in advance to affected residents. There will be coordination with businesses to limit the impact on their activities.
Mobility and Active Travel
- Pedestrian walkways to ensure access to homes and other buildings at all times.
- Public transportation service will be maintained, but stops, schedules and routes may be changed. For further information, please contact STM-INFO (514-786-4636) or www.stm.info
Garbage, Recycling and Compost
- Collection schedule: according to the usual schedule.
- Restricted area: Place your trash cans and bins, clearly identified with your address, in the usual location. Containers that are inaccessible to garbage collectors will be moved by the contractor.
Information: 514 872-3777
Visit the City of Montreal's website for up-to-date information on projects that affect Westmount.