des Halles auxiliary building
- Worksite summary
- Impact on customer trips
- Impact on local residents
- Learn more about the project
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Worksite summary
As part of the Blue line project, this worksite involves building a new operational infrastructure required to operate the métro, between the future Langelier and Anjou stations.
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Public information session - Anjou area
On March 24 and 25, 2025, information sessions were held to inform residents about the métro infrastructures being built in this area, how the worksite will be set up, and what happens next.
Another meeting will be scheduled later this summer to present the upcoming work in the Talcy Park area for the construction of Anjou workshop and underground garage.
Consult the presentation (in French only)
Start of work: Preparatory work started on April 22. Excavation phase is planned to start in June 2025.
Description of the work: New building construction.
Impact on customer trips
No impact on customer trips.
Impact on local residents
The construction work to build the des Halles auxiliary building started on April 22, 2025. After that, the final worksite zone will be set up on the Halles d’Anjou parking lot in June 2025.
What to expect during the work
As of April 22, 2025 - Preparatory work
- Avenue des Halles is partially blocked off while the worksite access zone is being set up. One lane remains open in each direction and there is a detour for pedestrians to allow them to travel north and south on Avenue des Halles.
- A section of the Halles d’Anjou parking lot is blocked off, but people and cars can move around the zone.
May 13, 2025 - Full reopening of des Halles Avenue
With the work to install an access to the worksite now complete, since May 13, all lanes and the east sidewalk on des Halles Avenue are reopened. Work will now be only carried out in the area inside the parking lot.
June 2025 - Excavation and construction work
- The worksite zone for the des Halles auxiliary building will be located on the Halles d’Anjou parking lot.
- People and cars will be able to move around the zone.
- Pedestrian walkways will be set up on the east side of the Halles d’Anjou parking lot to allow pedestrians to circulate safely during the work.
Good to know
- Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times.
- Signage will be posted to direct pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
- Worksite trucks will take Jean-Talon, des Halles and des Galeries-d’Anjou Boulevard.
- Appropriate mitigation measures will be put in place to reduce the impact on local residents, including noise walls around the worksite perimeter.
Learn more about the project
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.
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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
More about the Blue line project
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The project in image
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).