Night work continues on construction of the elevated structure to the south of the Lachine Canal

Nature of the work

Initiated in the fall of 2018, construction of the elevated structure on which the REM will operate to south of the Lachine Canal will continue until winter 2021.

Construction of the final pillars is underway, as is the installation of the beams and deck which began this year. Some occasional work near the railway tracks will have to be carried out at night, during the week and possibly on weekends, in coordination with Canadian National (CN) rail traffic.

Once this structure is completed, the installation of the rails and the electrical system will begin.

Impacts and mitigation measures

• Night work requires the presence of lighting towers. Special attention will be paid to the orientation of the lights so as not to direct them toward the surrounding homes.
• The work will generate noise and dust. Environmental experts will conduct monitoring to ensure project criteria are met. Mitigation measures will be implemented where possible.

* Night work is scheduled from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Please note that due to the nature of the activities being performed, work cannot be interrupted while it is in progress; it must be completed so as to maintain the integrity of the existing infrastructure. Should this situation arise, the work period will be extended to complete the work already begun.