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Road closure calendar
This table indicates the on-going work of the Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI), Ville de Montreal, McGill University/The New Vic Project/ Facilities Management and Ancillary Services (FMAS)/Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (Neuro) and the Commission des Services Électriques de Montréal (CSEM).
| DATES | MANAGED BY | STREET NAMES | TYPE OF CLOSURE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 6 to July 18, 2025 | McGill/New Vic |
University between Des Pins and the Neuro bridge |
Partial closure |
New Vic Project - services should not be affected. No detours expected. |
| February 27 - June 27, 2025 | McGill/Neuro | University, main entrance to Neuro, above Des Pins | Partial closure |
Neuro project – services should not be affected. No detours expected. |
| June 9 - August 8, 2025 | CSEM | University between Des Pins and north of the Neuro bridge | Partial closure |
New Vic Project - services should not be affected. No detours expected. |
(Last update: June 2, 2025)
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
- Securing and restoration of the façades of Pavilions A, E and L
- Structural demolition of the back of Pavilion A
- Deconstruction of Pavilions M and S
Plans
McGill Pavilions - Aerial View
Worksite Plan
Worksite Plan - McGill Pavilions
P1 Parking, triage of material
Demolition of the back of Pavilion A
Securing of the facades, Pavilion E
The next 6 months
- Excavation and geothermal work
- Continuation of the masonry restoration work of heritage buildings A, E and L
- Infrastructure work on University street for a new permanent electrical entry
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
Latest news
News regarding work progress will be published here.
Contact information
New Vic Project Office
845 Sherbrooke St W.,
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2T5
Email: new.vic [at] mcgill.ca