Route 136 eastbound closes Aug. 3–6 for storm sewer work; expect downtown detours
Exit 3 (Guy Street / Downtown Montreal) on Route 136 will shut completely for four days starting Monday at 5 a.m. for sewer connection work. Oversized vehicles must use the previous exit.
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Route 136 eastbound will close at Exit 3 (Downtown Montreal / Guy Street) from Monday, August 3 at 5 a.m. through Thursday, August 6 at 7 p.m. for storm sewer connection work, the transport ministry announced Friday.
Exit 3 is the last exit before the Ville-Marie Tunnel, making it a critical junction for downtown traffic. Temporary signage will mark the detour route.
Vehicles carrying hazardous materials or exceeding 4.4 metres in height must take Exit 2 (Atwater Avenue) instead. The closure may be postponed due to bad weather or operational constraints.
Drivers are urged to consult Quebec 511 online or via mobile app for real-time traffic updates and notifications. The source does not specify the typical volume of traffic using Exit 3 or whether this is part of a larger infrastructure project.
How many vehicles typically use Exit 3 during this time period?
Is this a one-time maintenance job or part of a larger sewer-infrastructure overhaul?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When does Route 136 eastbound close at Exit 3?
Route 136 eastbound closes at Exit 3 (Downtown Montreal / Guy Street) from Monday, August 3 at 5 a.m. through Thursday, August 6 at 7 p.m.
Which vehicles need to use a different exit?
Vehicles carrying hazardous materials or exceeding 4.4 metres in height must use Exit 2 (Atwater Avenue) instead of Exit 3.
Why is Exit 3 closing?
Exit 3 is closing for storm sewer connection work.
