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Street closures
April 15 to 25, 2024
Closure of University between Milton and Prince-Arthur:
- The city of Montreal is undertaking repairs to the water and sewer network.
- From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. vehicles heading north on University will have to detour:
- right on Milton,
- then left on Lorne,
- then left on Prince-Arthur to return to University.
- Those seeking access to the to University north should expect considerable traffic.
March 4 to April 19, 2024
Closure of des Pins between Docteur-Penfield and University:
- The Electric Services Commission of Montreal (CSEM) will undertake infrastructure work on Des Pins Avenue for a duration of 7 weeks.
- Vehicles will have to detour from the Docteur-Penfield to University section of des Pins via Sherbrooke.
- Pedestrian access is maintained but sidewalks may be obstructed at times.
- Building access is maintained, including to the Montreal Neurological Institute (The Neuro).
- Public transit service will be maintained but bus stops, schedules and routes may be modified during construction. STM-INFO 514 786-4636 or www.stm.info.
Road closure calendar
| DATES | STREET NAMES | TYPE OF CLOSURE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15 to 25, 2024 | University, between Milton and Prince-Arthur | Close between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. |
Vehicles heading north on University will have to detour right on Milton. |
| March 4 to April 19, 2024 | Des Pins, between University and Docteur-Penfield | Closed to all road traffic | Detours will direct drivers towards Sherbrooke. Services should not be affected. |
(Last update: April 11, 2024)
Looking for more information on road closures around the larger Montreal area? Visit the City of Montreal’s webpage on obstructions and construction.
Plans and progress
Work underway
- Decontamination of pavilions A, E, M and S (See "Plans" below.)
- Structural decoupling of renovated and deconstructed pavilions
- Recovery of Queenston stone in pavilion S
- Recovery of windows (glass, steel, concrete)
Plans
McGill Pavilions - Aerial View
Worksite Plan
Worksite Plan - McGill Pavilions
Post-asbestos removal cleaning
Decoupling of Pavilion L from Pavilion L annex
Mobilization of equipment in preparation for recovery of Queenston stone in pavilion S
The next 6 months
- Continuation and completion of decontamination work inside pavilions A, E, M and S (See "Plans" above.)
- Deconstruction of pavilion L annex
- Continued recovery of Queenston stone on the west facade of pavilion S
- Installation of support structure for footbridge (between pavilion S and The Neuro)
- Start of deconstruction work on pavilions M and S:
- Removal of windows
- Removal of mechanical equipment from roofs
- Removal of roof membranes
- Selective deconstruction at pavilions M and S
- Street cuts (obstructions on University Street and Avenue des Pins)
- Removal of a gas tank
Community impact mitigation measures
Noise
Noise-generating work will be carried out in accordance with current municipal regulations:
- Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (when required)
- Sunday: No work
Vibration
- Vibration limitations have been imposed on contractors. Their work methods will be adapted to comply with these limits.
- Installation of 27 seismographs for continuous vibration monitoring.
- Seismographs will be added around the site (south side of Avenue des Pins, east side of University Street).
- Establishment of a threshold to be respected for highly sensitive buildings: historic and protected structures or already deteriorated structures.
Dust
- Street cleaning with mechanical broom
- Use of water to suppress dust during deconstruction of concrete structures
Contact information
New Vic Project Office
772 Sherbrooke Street West, 2nd floor
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1
Email: new.vic [at] mcgill.ca