Montreal Weekend Road Closures: Habs Playoffs Edition
Montreal-area drivers should prepare for significant road closures this weekend as the Canadiens continue their playoff run. The closures are concentrated around the Bell Centre and major highways to accommodate game-day traffic and fan activities.
Key Closures and Delays
Starting Friday evening, sections of the Ville-Marie Expressway (Route 136) and René-Lévesque Boulevard will be closed near the Bell Centre. The closures will begin three hours before puck drop and last until one hour after the game ends. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes such as the Metropolitan Autoroute (A-40) or the Décarie Expressway (A-15).
Additionally, several downtown streets, including de la Montagne and Drummond streets, will be pedestrian-only zones during game times. The STM will increase metro and bus service to handle the extra crowds.
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