Papineau south remains closed for emergency road repairs
Posted March 22, 2022 10:23 am.
Last Updated March 22, 2022 2:13 pm.
Papineau south remains closed, between Sherbrooke and de Maisonneuve, after emergency road work was needed on Monday afternoon.
This is the main artery towards the Jacques-Cartier Bridge to head off the island.
The surface damage was initially about a 10-inch hole, but excavation must be done to better target the area – close to an aqueduct.
A faulty sewer pipe connection between a new housing and the mainline is believed to be the problem.
Work is expected to last until at least Wednesday evening rush-hour, possibly late that night.
Montreal police tweeted to ask motorists to avoid the area.
Officers are at a number of intersections to control traffic flow.
[Travaux d’urgence en cours]
L’avenue Papineau est fermée en direction Sud, entre Sherbrooke et De Maisonneuve. Évitez le secteur. #SPVM pic.twitter.com/9V81IUbpM1— Police Montréal (@SPVM) March 21, 2022
