Mercier Bridge traffic notes Update

05/24/2011

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke would like to remind road users of the various works planned over the next few weeks on the Mercier Bridge. Please note works planned to begin tomorrow morning.

�    Wednesday, May 25th: The contractor will be concreting the expansion joints on the Route 132 up ramp (from La Prairie) on the Mercier Bridge tomorrow. In order to complete the work a complete closure of the up ramp is necessary from 9:30am on Wednesday until 5am on Thursday, May 26th.

Traffic will be detoured via Route 138 west to Route 207 and back onto Route 138 East to approach the bridge (see map below).



Flagmen will be in place at the intersection of Route 207 to ensure fluidity of the traffic.

�    Friday, June 10th at 11:59pm: The contractor will completely close Route 138 West (Kahnaw�:ke-bound) on the Mercier bridge with counter-flow traffic diverted to Route 138 East (Montreal-bound) in order to install gusset plates on the upstream bridge. The counter-flow traffic will stay in place for the whole weekend with a complete reopening of the bridge Sunday, June 12th at 11pm.

The entrance at Airlie Street will be completely closed to traffic between 11:59pm Friday, June 10th and 10:00pm Sunday, June 12th to allow for the counter-flow traffic on Route 138 East (Montreal-bound).  A detour is planned via Lafleur Avenue, Clement Street, des Oblats Street and Route 138 West.

Please be vigilant behind the wheel and obey the posted speed limits as you approach construction zones. Visit www.quebec511.gouv.qc.ca for information on all construction zones.