Weekend traffic: Montreal weekend road closures planned [Video]

Those looking to drive in and around Montreal this weekend should not that there are a number of major construction works planned which will result in road closures.

Stoppages are expected in the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel, on the Bonaventure Highway (A-10), Highway 30 and elsewhere.

It is advised to plan trips before leaving.

Bonaventure Highway (A-10)

• From Saturday at midnight to Sunday at 9 a.m., the Bonaventure Highway (A-10) will be closed between Exit 2 (Port of Montréal, Pierre-Dupuy Avenue) and the Samuel-De Champlain bridge.
• For around two months, starting on Sunday at 9 a.m., the Bonaventure Highway (A-10) eastbound ramp for the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge will close at exit 5.

Louise-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel (A-25)

Southbound

• From Friday at 9 p.m. to Saturday at 5 a.m. and from Saturday at 10 p.m. to Sunday at 9 a.m., Highway 25 southbound will be closed between Montreal and Longueuil between exit 5 (R-138, Sherbrooke Street, Hochelaga Street) and the l’Île-Charron Street entrance.

As a result, the following …