Weekend traffic: Major closures expected in Montreal [Video]

There will be a series of major road closures over the weekend for construction, including on the Metropolitan Expressway (A-40) and Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136).

Drivers are advised to plan their routes in advance.

Other closures are listed below.

Metropolitan Expressway (A-40)

• From Friday at midnight to Monday at 5 a.m., the Metropolitan Expressway (A-40) West will be closed between the Laurentians and Decarie interchanges.

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

• The Decarie Expressway (A-15) South and North ramps to the Met West.
• The Stinson Street entrance.

The Transport Ministry recommends drivers avoid the area or allow for much more time to reach their destination.

• From Sunday at 11 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., the Metropolitan will be closed between exit 73 (Christophe Colomb Avenue) and the entrance to Saint-Laurent Boulevard.

Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136)

• From Friday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., the Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Berri Street exit (6) will be closed on the Ville-Marie Expressway (R-136) in …