20 JAN 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA is therefore very complex.” Pilote shares that residential detours and temporary street closures have created challenges. “Residents of the area need to be well informed about the construction work, as some residential streets have been closed for extended periods. Detours, not always easy to navigate, and the neighborhoods overwhelmed by through traffic have become major issues.” Businesses have also been part of the planning and communication strategy. “Businesses, particularly hotel and restaurant owners, whose customers could be especially inconvenienced by the noise or other nuisances generated by a project of this scale, are receiving special attention.” Construction planning began long before the first shovel touched the ground. “Project with a significant impact on private or public land and requiring several land acquisitions and obtaining numerous permits before work can begin.” Design development involved three firms working in phases, subject to the standards and requirements of both the Ministry and the City of Quebec. Multiple contractors are also executing work simultaneously (Photo Credit : Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable et Mobilité Montréal)
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