The second phase of the realignment project for Saint-Francis and Industriel Boulevards in Châteauguay began on March 30. While the first phase was very difficult for motorists, the city is hopeful that the impact will be less this time around, particularly since most of the work will take place outside of rush hours.
Translation Amanda Bennett
There will still be some traffic disruptions. Since March 30, Industriel Boulevard has been one-way toward Saint-Jean-Baptiste Boulevard, between Pascal Street and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Boulevard, and will remain that way until November.
To access Industriel Boulevard, heavy vehicles will have to take Highway 30. Those coming from the Mercier Bridge will have to continue on Route 132 as well as Highways 730 and 30. As for local traffic, from Saint-Jean-Baptiste Boulevard, drivers will need to take Sainte-Marguerite Boulevard and then Pierre-Boursier Boulevard to access Industriel Boulevard.
The city points out that heavier traffic may be observed at the intersection of Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Boulevards. “To reduce the risk of congestion at this intersection, residents in the area are encouraged to use Marcel Street whenever possible,” officials say.
4 lanes on Industriel
The work involves widening the first section of Industriel Boulevard to transform it into a four-lane urban boulevard, similar to the stretch between Pascal Street and Highway 30. Additionally, the City Council decided in February that the section of Industriel Boulevard between Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Albert-Einstein will be renamed Saint-Francis. Industriel Boulevard will begin after Albert-Einstein. Mayor Eric Allard explained that this will help distinguish the residential and industrial zones along this thoroughfare. Several residential projects are currently under consideration in the area of the future redesigned intersection.
Meanwhile, disruptions on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Boulevard will be less pronounced than in the fall. Work is scheduled at the Saint-Jean-Baptiste pumping station in April and May. It will primarily take place during off-peak hours on the bus service lane. Exo confirms that this work will not cause significant service disruptions. The platforms on Rue du Terminus have been closed since August. However, it is noted that there may be service delays due to traffic caused by the work.
Exo also announced on its website that several stops on lines 29 and T29 will not be served on Boulevard Industriel during the work. A temporary stop will be set up at the corner of Rue Pascal and Boulevard Industriel.
Starting at the end of June, final construction of the new intersection will begin. New traffic lights will also be installed. This work will primarily be carried out at night.
“Since no coordination with external partners is required, unlike in the previous phase, the work can be carried out as much as possible outside of rush hour to minimize disruptions,” stated Mayor Allard.
Following this second phase of work, there will be a winter hiatus from December 2026 to April 2027. Completion of this major project, estimated at $30 million, is scheduled for spring and summer 2027.
