Weekend traffic: Montreal-area road closures [Video]

Montreal-area drivers should be advised that road and bridge closures are expected this weekend due to construction and several special events.

The Santa Claus Parade and the Montreal Canadiens’ game on Saturday, as well as the weekend-long NATO summit at the Palais des congrès will cause added traffic. Two bridges also have construction work scheduled. 

In addition, work on the REM line will halt service between Montreal and the South Shore.

Plan your trip accordingly.

Montreal events

Santa Claus Parade

• On Saturday, The annual Santa Claus Parade will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and run up Rene-Levesque Boulevard from Bishop Street to Saint-Urbain Street.

Habs game

• The Montreal Canadiens will play the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday at 7 p.m. Expect heavy traffic downtown and on the Ville-Marie Expressway.

NATO Parliamentary Assembly

• The NATO Parliamentary Assembly will take place from Friday until Monday at the Palais des Congrès. Expect traffic in and around the area.

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