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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/Sustainability Park Project/ Facilities Management and Ancillary Services (FMAS)/Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (Neuro) and the Commission des Services Électriques de Montréal (CSEM).

DateManaged byStreet nameType of closureNotes
June 9 - August 8, 2025CSEMUniversity between Des Pins and north of the Neuro bridgePartial closure

Sustainability Park Project - services should not be affected.

No detours expected.

Notice of works

(Last update:  September 16, 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

  • Demolition complete
  • Excavation continues
  • Masonry work progresses in the interior and exterior of the heritage buildings

 

 

MSP and a view into the forecourt


Demolition is complete

Excavation on the MSP site


Excavation work is ongoing

Masons at work in the heritage buildings


Masonry work is progressing in the heritage buildings inside and out

 

The next 6 months

  • Excavation and geothermal work
  • Continuation of the masonry restoration work of heritage buildings A, E and L
  • Award contract for the demolition and reconstruction of pavilion L floors

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

Sustainability Park
845 Sherbrooke St W.,
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2T5

Email: new.vic [at] mcgill.ca (new[dot]vic[at]mcgill[dot]ca)