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Update: Bayview and Lakeview intersection closed
Update: June 4, 2024
The City of Pointe-Claire would like to inform you that work being carried out by the City of Montreal to improve the drinking water system will lead to the closure of the intersection of Bayview and Lakeview avenues. The work will last approximately one week.
Motorists will be offered alternative routes via Jackson Avenue.
We invite drivers to remain vigilant and slow down for the safety of workers.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Engineering Department
514-630-1208, ingenierie@pointe-claire.ca
Access to Ovide Park facilities during City of Montréal construction work
May 31, 2024
The City of Pointe-Claire wishes to inform you that the City of Montréal will be continuing work to improve the drinking water network in the vicinity of Ovide Park and Lakeside Pool. This construction project is being carried out in several phases until the end of 2024 and will cause various traffic disruptions. The outdoor facilities will remain accessible to the public during this period.
To help you plan your travels and take full advantage of the new facilities in Ovide Park, here are the different phases of work planned for the area:
- June to mid-July: Those wishing to visit the park should take Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road.
- Mid-July to October: To travel to the park, visitors must use Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road from the east to take Ovide Avenue.
- October to December: To travel to the park, visitors must use Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road from the west to take Ovide Avenue.
Safety corridors will be created so that pedestrians can circulate with complete peace of mind. Public transport service will be maintained, although stops, schedules and routes may be modified.
Motorists are asked to remain vigilant and slow down to keep the workers safe.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Engineering Department
514-630-1208, ingenierie@pointe-claire.ca
City of Montréal resumes work to improve the drinking-water network
March 11, 2024
The City of Pointe-Claire wishes to inform you that the second phase of the work by the City of Montréal to improve the drinking-water network will begin on March 14, 2024, on Lakeview Avenue, between Hampton Gardens Avenue and Saint-Jean Boulevard. The work will take place Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Starting April 2, similar work will be carried out along the entire length of Lakeside Avenue, from Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road to the crescent at the end of the street. The work will take place Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We remind you that local traffic will still be permitted around the worksite. Residents will be able to access their homes during the work period. Pedestrians will be able to circulate freely in the safety corridors that will be set up. Public transit service will be maintained, although stops, schedules and routes may be modified.
Reminder of the City of Montreal’s work to improve the drinking water network
November 3, 2023
Due to the City of Montréal’s work to improve the drinking water network on Lakeside Avenue, between Lakeshore – Bord-du-Lac Road and Highway 20, the Lakeside post office box has been moved to Coolbreeze Avenue, at the corner of Lakeshore – Bord-du-Lac Road. The box is located on the east side of the avenue.
Thank you for your understanding.
Update: Reminder of the City of Montreal’s work to improve the drinking water network
October 27, 2023
The City of Pointe-Claire would like to remind you that the first phase of work to improve the drinking water system, carried out by the City of Montreal, will begin on Monday, October 30, 2023, on Lakeside Avenue, between Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore Road and Highway 20. Work will be carried out Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local traffic will still be possible in the vicinity of the worksite. Residents will be able to access their homes during the construction period. Pedestrians will be assured of safe passage via safety corridors. Public transit service will be maintained, although stops, schedules and routes may be modified.
Virtual public information session on September 27, 2023
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the City of Montreal held a virtual public information session to learn more about the project and the impacts of the work. To view the session, visit the City of Montreal website.
If you have any questions or require information, please contact the City of Montreal by telephone at 514 872-3777 or by e-mail at info-travaux@montreal.ca.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Improvement work on the drinking water network by the City of Montreal
September 23, 2023
The City of Montreal will carry out major work regarding the construction of a new drinking water pipe on the territory of Pointe-Claire starting Monday, October 30. The work will last two years. It will improve the performance, sustainability, and quality of the West Island’s drinking water distribution network.
This multi-phase construction project will cause various obstructions to traffic in District 2 — Lakeside in Pointe-Claire:
- Lakeside Avenue, between Highway 20 and Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road;
- Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road, between Lakeside and Lakeview avenues;
- Lakeview Avenue, between Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road and Saint-Jean Boulevard.
It will still be possible to access homes during this period of construction work. Pedestrians will be able to peacefully move around thanks to the safety corridors that will be implemented.
If you plan on carrying out work on your land, which has been approved by the City of Pointe-Claire, move or any other situation for which it would be relevant to inform the construction site manager, call 514 872-3777 or write to info-travaux@montreal.ca to communicate with a City of Montreal agent.
Virtual public information session
Are you a resident in the City of Pointe-Claire? Note that on Wednesday, September 27, at 7 p.m., the City of Montreal will hold a virtual public information session about the project and the impacts of the work. If you wish to attend, register on the City of Montreal website.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.