Route 136 east to close for weekend maintenance work in Montreal

Drivers heading into downtown Montreal will face main site visitors disruptions this weekend because the eastbound lanes of Route 136 will likely be closed for restore and upkeep work.

Quebec’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility says the closure is required to hold out slab repairs, paving and highway marking work within the Ville-Marie and Viger tunnels.

Closure of the Ville-Marie and Viger tunnels on Route 136 eastbound throughout the weekend of Might 15, 2026 (Courtesy: CNW Group/Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility)

The entire closure of Route 136 eastbound will likely be in impact between Exit 4, serving the Victoria Bridge, Robert-Bourassa Boulevard and de la Montagne Avenue and the doorway ramp from Atateken Avenue from Friday at 11 p.m. till Monday at 5 a.m.

Ramps from Robert-Bourassa Boulevard and Cathedral Avenue may also be closed throughout the work.

Closure of the Ville-Marie and Viger tunnels on Route 136 eastbound throughout the weekend of Might 15, 2026 (Courtesy: CNW Group/Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility)

The ministry warns important congestion is predicted all through the weekend and is encouraging individuals travelling downtown to make use of public transit at any time when potential.

Further in a single day site visitors disruptions are additionally deliberate on the Turcot Interchange, although particulars haven’t but been launched.

Officers say the work might be postponed or prolonged as a result of climate situations or operational constraints.

Drivers are inspired to test Québec 511 earlier than travelling.

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