Beginning of the Reconstruction Work of Highway 520 Overpass Bridges, Above 43rd Avenue, as of April 22
The ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable wishes to inform motorists that the reconstruction work of Highway 520 (Côte-de-Liesse) overpass bridges, above 43rd Avenue, will begin on April 22 and will continue until the end of 2025.
The work will be undertaken in two phases:
- 2024: Reconstruction of the service roads’ overpass bridges (Côte-de-Liesse Road) in both directions
- 2025: Reconstruction of the highway’s overpass bridges
Traffic disruptions
As of April 22 and until the end of 2024
- Complete closure of 43rd Avenue, between Ryan Avenue and Joseph-Dubreuil Road
- Complete closure of Ryan Avenue, between 43rd Avenue and Renaud Avenue
- Complete closure of Joseph-Dubreuil Road, between 43rd Avenue and 46th Avenue
- Complete closure of the access ramp from 43rd Avenue to the eastbound Highway 520 service road
- Local traffic will be maintained during this work
As of April 22, for approximately 3 weeks
- Closure of the right lanes on Highway 520 in both directions
- Closure of the left lanes on the Highway 520 service roads in both directions
Other traffic disruptions will be required to carry out this project, namely the closure of the Highway 520 service roads in both directions. The dates and details regarding this disruption will be announced as soon as possible.
Free shuttle service
- 43rd Avenue will be closed until the end of 2024 to all vehicles and pedestrians, between Ryan Avenue and Joseph-Dubreuil Road. A free shuttle service will therefore be offered 24/7 to allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross the highway near 43rd Avenue.
- The shuttles’ stop points will be located:
- On 52nd Avenue, near the eastbound Highway 520 service road
- On 32nd Avenue, near the eastbound Highway 520 service road
- At the intersection of Ryan and Riddle avenues
- On Jean-Paul Laframboise Road, near the westbound Highway 520 service road
Motorists will be invited to take the identified detours. In case of poor weather conditions or operational constraints, this closing could be postponed.