“Safety work” is necessary in the underpass of the Salaberry viaduct due to the heavy rains that the metropolis received this summer.
“The ground was undermined by the torrential rains,” said Philippe Sabourin, spokesperson for the City of Montreal. Due to the configuration of the underpass, significant quantities of water accumulated there.
“It’s a low point, so the water converges towards the same sump manhole. »
The work will begin on September 27 and will require the complete closure of all three lanes of the eastbound artery. However, a lane allowing traffic to the east will be maintained against the flow of traffic, on the north side of the street.
As the exit from Highway 15 South leading to rue de Salaberry is also closed, a detour will be set up via the exit leading to boulevard Henri-Bourassa. If access to the entrance to Highway 15 North remains accessible, the City informs that the “area should be avoided”.
It will also wait to be assured “of the conformity of all the infrastructures before reopening the viaduct”, affirmed Mr. Sabourin. The work is expected to last around ten days.