Info-Work - Plan Your Commute

Construction and rehabilitation projects are currently affecting certain infrastructure along the Lachine Canal, as well as its users. On this page, you will find information about the ongoing work, as well as the measures being taken to continue providing users with the best possible experience.

Arrondissement Le Sud-Ouest

Partial reconstruction of Des Seigneurs bridge – closing

Period and duration: October 2026 to May 2027

Proponent: Parks Canada

Notice to users: A temporary detour will be in place for motorists and truck drivers. Cyclists and pedestrians can use detour routes via the Atwater footbridge, located upstream, or by the Lock 3 footbridge, for safe passage on both sides of the canal. Cyclists may need to dismount from their bikes. Canal Street remains open. Please follow the temporary signage in place.

To learn more, consult the news release.

Truck Detour

Car detour

Arrondissement Le Sud-Ouest

CN–Wellington Bridge Rehabilitation Work

Period and duration: April 2026 to August 2027

Proponent: InfraRail

Notice to users: The presence of workers and flaggers may cause occasional disruptions along the path throughout the duration of the work. Temporary narrowing of passageways is also to be expected. In addition, some activities may generate noise at the work site. 

Others

Arrondissement Le Sud-Ouest - Charlevoix and des Seigneurs Bridges

Decreasing of the allowed weight limits

Period and duration: As of January 2020 for an indefinite period 

Notice to users: For the Charlevoix Bridge that crosses the canal at the level of Charlevoix Street, the new load capacity is now 22 tons, 34 tons and 44 tons respectively for vehicles of one unit, two units and three units. For the des Seigneurs Bridge that crosses the canal at the level of des Seigneurs Street, the new load capacity is now 26 tons, 36 tons and 48 tons respectively for vehicles of one unit, two units and three units.  Vehicles whose weight exceeds the stated limits are invited to use an alternative route.

For more details, please consult press releases web page.