Mercier Bridge weekend closures-Montreal-bound traffic only

02/18/2013

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform road users that the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) will completely close both Kahnawà:ke-bound lanes of the Mercier Bridge for repair work below the deck on Friday, February 22nd at 10pm until Monday, February 25th at 5am. During this period both eastbound lanes will be open to traffic in the Montreal-bound direction ONLY.

This one way configuration will ensure road users safety in case of bad weather and will facilitate snow removal and de-icing operations that might be required during winter season. These operations cannot be properly performed with contraflow traffic because the width of the lanes is not adequate and safe for snow removal vehicles.

This same lane configuration will also take place from Friday, March 1st at 10pm until Monday, March 4th at 5am. Other lane closures might be necessary for such work in the coming weeks.

The MCK wishes to remind the public that works/closures on the Mercier Bridge are subject to change due to unfavorable weather conditions and it does not take part in the scheduling or cancellation of such works.

The MTQ is aware of the impacts caused to traffic and appreciates the consideration of road users for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding.