Mercier Bridge re-opening delays

12/09/2012

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has been informed by the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) that in light of the progression of the work currently being executed under the Mercier Bridge, there is a possibility that traffic might not be restored at 5am on Monday, December 10th as previously announced.

To facilitate traffic during the Monday morning rush hour the MTQ will open two Montreal-bound lanes and there will be no through traffic to the South Shore until the work is completed, which could last until noon on Monday December 10th.

This traffic management will also facilitate snow removal, which should take place during the night according to weather forecasts. The configuration change will take place at midnight tonight (between December 9th and 10th).

Rush hour will be difficult heading to the South Shore and road users are encouraged to take alternative routes, such as Champlain Bridge or Monseigneur-Langlois Bridge.

Reinforcement works have been taking place under the bridge since Friday, December 7th at 8pm. This work involves many complex steps that require more time than expected.

Please visit www.kahnawake.com/roadwork to stay up to date on planned road work which affects Kahnawà:ke.