Sainte-Catherine set to reopen in downtown Montreal [Video]

At long last, construction work on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal’s downtown core is taking a winter break — and with most of the underground infrastructure work completed, the city expects less disruptions in 2025.

“You pass by this weekend, between Mansfield and Metcalfe, the work is completed at 95 per cent,” said Montreal spokesperson Philippe Sabourin.

Starting Friday evening, major work on Sainte-Catherine between Peel and Mansfield streets will be put on hold and the city will reopen Metcalfe and Peel to traffic on Monday.

In the short term, Sabourin said that fences and orange cones will also be cleared during a special visit on Nov. 23.

“We will make St-Catherine welcoming for everyone and especially people coming for Santa Claus,” said Sabourin.

The annual Santa Claus Parade will run on Rene-Levesque Boulevard between Bishop and Saint-Urbain streets.

Sabourin said it’s good news for merchants who will see their streets …