Bridge between Laval and Montreal to close over the weekend

The Papineau-Leblanc Bridge (A-19) will undergo construction throughout most of the next two years. (Wiki Commons)

The Papineau-Leblanc Bridge connecting Montreal and Laval will be closed over the weekend for repair work.

Those planning on travelling into the city or north of the island over the Rivière des Prairies should be prepared for traffic and plan trips using Waze or another app before leaving.

The work will include replacing guardrails, wheel guards and bridge membrane, in addition to paving, according to the Quebec Transport Ministry (MTQ).

Papineau-Leblanc Bridge (A-19)

• From Friday (June 20) at 10 p.m., to Monday at 5 a.m., the bridge will be closed southbound between Highway 440 (Jean-Noël-Lavoie) and Henri-Bourassa Boulevard. Northbound lanes will be closed between Henri-Bourassa Boulevard and De la Concorde Boulevard.

Access to Saint-Martin Boulevard will be possible.

Commuters are advised to use the Médéric-Martin Bridge on Highway 15 or the Pie-IX Bridge on Route-125.

After the weekend, two lanes will be open in each direction until the end of 2026, except during overnight closures.

• LISTEN to CJAD 800 Radio for traffic updates every 15 minutes

The MTQ said all work may be cancelled due to weather or operational constraints. Current roadwork and road closures can be found on Quebec511.info.