MCK meets on possible traffic mitigation for Mercier Bridge works
06/28/2018
The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that MCK representatives met with Quebec Transport Minister Andr� Fortin, surrounding mayors, and representatives from the Minist�re des Transports (MTQ) this morning to discuss possible traffic mitigation measures in regard to the Mercier Bridge repair �blitz� that is currently underway.
The MCK representatives were invited by the Mayor of Chateauguay Pierre-Paul Routhier and the office of Member of the National Assembly (Quebec) representing Chateauguay, Pierre Moreau.
Among the mitigation being considered:
- Proposed truck ban during rush hours
- Proposed removal of tolls for trucks on Highway 30 during these times
- Possible free use of public transit on the south shore (bus & train)
- Possible temporary train stop at Adirondack Junction
�This was a very important meeting,� said MCK/MTQ liaison David Lahache. �We must acknowledge the mayor and Mr. Moreau for the invitation. We are �ground zero� when it comes to the Mercier Bridge, so it would be unacceptable to not be included in any discussions regarding enhanced mitigation measures on our territory.�
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