Montreal-area road closures for the weekend [Video]

There will be several major road closures in and around the Montreal area, including on the Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge and the Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136) towards downtown.

Road users are encouraged to plan ahead by using public transportation or using the Waze app before leave.

Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge / Highway 40

• From Friday at midnight to Monday at 5 a.m., the Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge will be closed in both directions between Vaudreuil-Dorion and Senneville, on the island of Montreal.

As a result, the following are default closures as of 11 p.m.:

• In the A-30 / A-40 interchange, the Highway 40 East ramp to Highway 40 East.
• The Saint-Charles Ave. / Cité-des-Jeunes Blvd entrances.
• The Sainte-Maire Road, Morgan Boulevard and Combattants entrances.
• Exit 40 (ch. de Senneville).

As a result of the closure, public transit is free and tolls will be suspended on Highway 30 for the weekend.

Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136) / Turcot Interchange / Ville-Marie Tunnel

• From Friday at midnight to Monday at 5 a.m. the Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136) eastbound will close between the …