Mercier Bridge: new traffic configuration

09/06/2011

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke has been informed by the Minist�re des Transports du Quebec (MTQ) that a new traffic configuration has been implemented on the Mercier Bridge, beginning today (Tuesday).

The re-opening of one lane on the Kahnaw�:ke bound span has allowed for the following schedule:

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�    Two Montreal bound lanes and one Kahnaw�:ke bound lane
          o    Monday to Friday from 5am until 11:30am

�    Two Kahnaw�:ke bound lanes and one Montreal bound lane
          o    Monday to Wednesday from 12:30pm until 8pm
          o    Thursday and Friday from 12:30pm until 10 pm

�    One lane in each direction
          o    Monday to Wednesday from 9pm until 4am
          o    Thursday and Friday from 11pm until 4am
          o    Weekends and holidays

Please note that traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during lane reconfigurations.

The re-opening of this additional lane also allows for heavy vehicles to use the Kahnaw�:ke bound span. The MTQ expects that the entire Kahnaw�:ke bound span will be accessible in December.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke will do its best to keep road users informed as developments occur. For updates visit www.kahnawake.com and while you are there subscribe to our Text Messaging Service for timely updates by filling out the online form.