Construction of the Langelier station
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Worksite summary
As part of the Blue line extension project, this worksite involves building a new accessible métro station with one entrance building. Please note that the station name is tentative.
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Duration of current work: Late June to fall 2023.
Description of the work: Preparatory work serving to relocate underground utilities (water, sewage and cabling) out of the way of the future station excavation site.
Some stops on lines 33 Langelier, 141 Jean-Talon and 372 Jean-Talon will be closed or relocated. Lines 141 Jean-Talon and 372 Jean-Talon will be rerouted during phases 1 and 2 of the work.
Next steps:
- Street closure on Jean-Talon and Langelier beginning late June, 2023.
- The preparatory work should be completed in fall 2023.
- Excavation of the future station site will begin in early 2024.
Impact on customer trips
The preparatory work will impact the routes of certain bus lines, and some bus stops will be relocated or closed starting late June, 2023.
Preparatory phase
Duration: 1 week
Phase 1
Duration: 7 to 8 weeks
Phase 2
Duration: 5 to 6 weeks
Phase 3
Duration: 1 week
Impact on local residents
In June, preparatory work for the Blue line extension will begin in the Langelier area.
The work will involve relocating urban public utilities for the massive excavation that will be needed to build the new métro station. The utilities that need to be relocated include water pipes, sewers, and underground conduits and cabling.
Preparatory work – scheduled street closures by phase
Preparatory phase
Duration: 1 week
Jean-Talon Street: One lane open in each direction
Langelier Boulevard: All lanes open
Phase 1
Duration: 7 to 8 weeks
Jean-Talon Street:
Open to westbound traffic on the other side of the street
One lane open in each direction coming from the west
Langelier Boulevard:
Righthand southbound lane closed
All northbound lanes open
Phase 2
Duration: 5 to 6 weeks
Jean-Talon Street:
Open to westbound traffic on the other side of the street
One lane open in each direction coming from the west
Langelier Boulevard:
Righthand southbound lane closed
All northbound lanes open
Phase 3
Duration: 1 week
Jean-Talon Street: One lane open in each direction
Langelier Boulevard: All lanes open
The work will then continue until the end of the year, but will not impact vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
What you need to know
- Work will be done during the day, but streets will remain closed overnight.
- Detours will be in effect, marked by appropriate road signage.
- Several bus stops will be closed or relocated. Please check bus stop signage or our real-time information tools for information on current detours.
- Access to neighbouring businesses will be maintained.
- The work will be carried out in phases to reduce the impact on travel in the area.
- A hydraulic drill may be used for the excavation. This may cause some noise, but it will only be done during specific periods.
- Brief drinking water outages are expected for certain specific areas. If your building is affected, you will be notified in advance with a notice on the door.
- Brief power outages may be necessary. Hydro-Québec will notify you directly by phone if you will be affected.
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Site of the future Langelier station (working name) at the corner of Jean-Talon and Langelier
The blue line extension 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).