Info-Work - Plan Your Commute

Parks Canada has announced an investment of $170 million until 2021 for the Lachine Canal National Historic Site to upgrade its facilities and thus enhance the overall experience of more than a million people who visit the site annually.

In parallel to this major work, sites related to external projects affect the infrastructure of the Lachine Canal as well as its users. On this page, you will find information related to the work that has an impact on users of the path and the banks.

Ongoing work

Arrondissement Le Sud-Ouest

CN–Wellington Bridge Rehabilitation Work

Period and duration: April 2026 to August 2027

Proponent: InfraRail

Notice to users: The presence of workers and flaggers may cause occasional disruptions along the path throughout the duration of the work. Temporary narrowing of passageways is also to be expected. In addition, some activities may generate noise at the work site.

Arrondissement Le Sud-Ouest

Rehabilitation of the Saint-Rémi pumping Station located on Saint-Patrick Street, between Gilmore Avenue and Angers Street.

Period and duration: January 2025 to September 2026

Proponent: City of Montréal

Notice to users: A temporary covered walkway will be set up on the path near the worksite for the duration of the work. Cyclists will have to dismount their bikes to use this passage. In addition, the path will be completely closed to users from October 15 to 17, 2025 to allow for the dismantling of the protective tunnel. During this period, a detour will be set up via the south sidewalk of rue Saint-Patrick, between Angers and Cabot Streets. Please respect the signage in place. 

Others

Arrondissement Le Sud-Ouest - Charlevoix and des Seigneurs Bridges

Decreasing of the allowed weight limits

Period and duration: As of January 2020 for an indefinite period 

Notice to users: For the Charlevoix Bridge that crosses the canal at the level of Charlevoix Street, the new load capacity is now 22 tons, 34 tons and 44 tons respectively for vehicles of one unit, two units and three units. For the des Seigneurs Bridge that crosses the canal at the level of des Seigneurs Street, the new load capacity is now 26 tons, 36 tons and 48 tons respectively for vehicles of one unit, two units and three units.  Vehicles whose weight exceeds the stated limits are invited to use an alternative route.

For more details, please consult press releases web page.