Fireworks and construction will cause road closures in and around Montreal

Fireworks return to Montreal The international fireworks festival has returned to Montreal with shows throughout July and the beginning of August.

Those moving or driving in and around Montreal on the Canada Day long weekend are advised to avoid certain roads that will be closed, including a section of the Metropolitan Expressway (A-40), the Pie-IX Bridge, and the Turcot interchange.

Roadwork is scheduled on those routes, and others listed below.

METROPOLITAN EXPRESSWAY (A-40)

The following closure is in effect until Monday at 5 a.m.:

As a result, the following are default closures:

TURCOT INTERCHANGE

The following closures are in effect until Monday at 5 a.m.:

ROUTE 125 / PIE-IX BRIDGE

From Saturday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., the following closure will be in effect:

As a result, the following are default closures as of 9:30 p.m.:

VILLE-MARIE EXPRESSWAY (R-136)

The following closure is in effect until Monday at 5 a.m.:

Reminder: the long-term closure of the de la Montagne St., St. Jacques St. exit (4) includes an extended detour at Exit 7.

SOUTH SHORE, EAST MONTÉRÉGIE

HIGHWAY 30

The following closure is in effect until Monday at 5 a.m.:

As a result, the following are default closures heading westbound:

HIGHWAY 20/30 INTERCHANGE

From Friday at 10:30 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., the following closure is in effect:

As a result, the following are default closures:

TO BE EXPECTED

Friday, from 5 a.m. to noon.

Friday, from 11 p.m. to Saturday noon.

Saturday from midnight to Sunday noon.

CLOSURES DUE TO FIREWORKS

In case of adverse weather conditions or operational constraints, closures may be cancelled or modified. Check Quebec511.info for current and upcoming network closures.