The La Fontaine Tunnel, linking the Island of Montreal to the South Shore, will be partially closed for the next three years as of Monday. The City of Montreal has acknowledged it will make for "significant repercussions" in the metropolis, and commuters are likely using more colourful language. Here s what you need to know to get around the city once the work starts.
Cars were already starting to slow down at 5:30 a.m. Monday, as optimistic drivers aimed to beat the rush, though the situation has not yet led to gridlock.
The Lafontaine Tunnel, linking the Island of Montreal to the South Shore, will be partially closed for the next three years as of Monday. The City of Montreal has acknowledged it will make for "significant repercussions" in the metropolis, and commuters are likely using more colourful language. Here s what you need to know to get around the city once the work starts.
As dire as the situation on the road will be in the coming weeks and years, you have options even if they're not ideal. Here's a breakdown of things you can do to save a bit of time, and your sanity.
Those driving in and around Montreal during Halloween weekend may have a fright of frustration if thinking about heading through the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel towards the South Shore, east on Souligny Avenue or across any of the bridges between Montreal and the South Shore.