Construction of the de Lisieux auxiliary building
- Construction site summary
- Impact on customer trips
- Impact on local residents
- Learn more about the project
- Onglet 5
Construction site summary
As part of the Blue line project, this worksite involves building a new operational infrastructure required to operate the métro.
Current step: Vertical excavation of the site of the future auxiliary building.
Building this type of underground infrastructure takes a tremendous amount of work. Here are the main steps required to construct the auxiliairy building:
Step | Status |
Preparatory work (relocation of underground water mains, sewers and cabling) | Completed |
Mobilization and site setup | Completed |
Vertical excavation of the operational infrastructure site | In progress |
Concreting and construction of the new infrastructure | Upcoming step |
Installation of linings and other architectural elements | Upcoming step |
Installation of mechanical and electrical equipment | Upcoming step |
Exterior design and landscaping | Upcoming step |
Testing and commissioning of equipment | Upcoming step |
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Public information session
On July 23, an information session was held to allow residents of de Lisieux area to learn more about the construction of the new de Lisieux auxiliary building.
Consult the presentation and video (in French only) - Past sessions
Impact on customer trips
No impact on customer trips.
Impact on local residents
Construction of the Lisieux auxiliary building began in August. The final construction site is in place from for several years.
- The construction site in January 2026
- The construction site in January 2026
- The construction site in January 2026
Good to know :
- Access to businesses and homes will be maintained at all times.
- Signs will guide pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
- Trucking routes have been identified to limit truck traffic near pedestrian corridors. The main roads will be used.
- To reduce nuisance to residents, appropriate mitigation measures are in place. In particular, noise abatement walls will be installed at the site perimeter.
Impact for pedestrians
- The sidewalk on the south side of Rue des Angevins will be blocked by the construction site. Pedestrians will be able to cross and walk on the other side of the street, on the sidewalk along the park.
- The school drop-off lane in the closed section will be moved across the street, westbound.
- Flaggers are posted at entrances and exits to keep pedestrians safe.
- Be vigilant and make sure you cross at the traffic signals, use pedestrian crossings and comply with all instructions issued by traffic controllers.
Impact on traffic
- Rue des Angevins is accessible only via Rue Jean-Talon, westbound.
Join your local good neighbour committee!
Do you live near the future Mary-Two-Axe-Earley station or de Lisieux auxiliary building and want to have your say in how the Blue Line Project worksites will fit into your neighbourhood?
Write to us to apply or to find out more.
Learn more about the project
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Public participation
Information sessions, talks, activities, good neighbour committees: our team wants to meet you!
Information booth
At Le Boulevard Shopping Centre
An auxiliary building is a service building, closed to the public and located between two métro stations, that houses a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment needed for métro operations. This includes ventilation equipment, power supply infrastructure and pumps to remove runoff water. There are currently hundreds of these buildings in the métro network.
More about the Blue line project
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The project in images
The Blue line project follows in the wake of the Déclaration du gouvernement du Québec et de la Ville de Montréal to revitalize Montréal East. Many projects are underway to give a new impetus to this sector. Increased mobility, economic development, and improved living environments are at the heart of this ambitious project. For more information, see Québec.ca/RevitalisationEstMontreal (in French only).