Mercier Bridge traffic notes Update

05/20/2011

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke would like to remind road users of the various works planned over the next few weeks on the Mercier Bridge. Please note below the cancellation of planned works for this weekend.

•    CANCELLED - Saturday, May 21st and Sunday, May 22nd: Mobile road sweeping work will be conducted between 9am and 3:30pm on the entire Mercier Bridge. During this period one lane will be closed in the area where the work will be done.

•    Friday, June 10th at 11:59pm: The contractor will completely close Route 138   West (Kahnawà:ke-bound) on the Mercier bridge with counter-flow traffic diverted to Route 138 East (Montreal-bound) in order to install gusset plates on the upstream bridge. The counter-flow traffic will stay in place for the whole weekend with a complete reopening of the bridge Sunday, June 12th at 11pm.

The entrance at Airlie Street will be completely closed to traffic between 11:59pm Friday, June 10th and 10:00pm Sunday, June 12th to allow for the counter-flow traffic on Route 138 East (Montreal-bound).  A detour is planned via Lafleur Avenue, Clement Street, des Oblats Street and Route 138 West.

Please be vigilant behind the wheel and obey the posted speed limits as you approach construction zones. Visit www.quebec511.gouv.qc.ca for information on all construction zones.