Rehabilitation of Riverside (phase 6)
In 2012, the City began a major project to rehabilitate Riverside Drive, the longest artery in Saint-Lambert. The work is being spread over several years. To learn more about this large-scale project, consult the Riverside Drive project description page.
Work will continue this spring, with the reconstruction of Riverside Drive between D’Anjou Avenue and Brossard’s city limits. This work includes the Du Rhône Avenue and the portion of Simard Boulevard from the De Gasgogne Street to the junctions on Autoroute 132. This phase of the work, including the first course of asphalt, should be carried out over a period of eight months, from May to December.
Phase 1: summer 2019
The area for this phase of the work will include Riverside Drive between Hickson and Alexandra avenues. The intersection of Alexandra Avenue and Riverside Drive will not be affected during phase 1.
Phase 2: fall 2019
Work will continue between Hickson and Alexandra avenues, but will extend to the intersection of Alexandra Avenue and Riverside Drive. The work was divided into two phases to ensure that the intersection is closed to traffic for the shortest time possible.
The second course of asphalt will be laid and the landscaping done in spring 2020.
Traffic
To make it easier for you to get around during the work on Riverside Drive, two detour routes have been planned according to the progress of the work. We recommend following the signs that will be posted soon, as they will indicate the best detour for vehicles.
With some exceptions, local traffic access will be provided for residents affected by the roadwork.
Neighbourhood residents
The reconstruction of a street is a complex operation involving many companies, and it creates a great deal of disruption to people’s routines. The page Practical information on roadworks will offer you practical tips to ensure your daily routine continues as smoothly as possible.
Busses
Many of the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) buses travel along the entire length or a section of Riverside Drive. For the duration of the work, alternate bus routes will be set up. You can consult the RTL's website for more details.
The RTL will also install temporary signs informing users of any changes to the usual Riverside Drive bus routes.
For more information, you can call the RTL’s Customer Service Department at 450-463-0131 from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., as well as on weekends and holidays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Trenchless pipe installation
The most important aspect of the rehabilitation of this portion of Riverside Drive will be the installation of a new stormwater drainage pipe using a trenchless method. This 2.25 metres pipe will be laid at a depth of approximately 9 metres below ground and will pass under overpasses belonging to both the Ministère des Transports (MTQ) and CN.
This major project will make it possible in the coming years to proceed with the separation of the combined sewer systems and better serve the sector located between highway 112 (Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Boulevard) and the Country Club of Montreal golf course.
To learn more, you can view the PowerPoint presentation (in French only) that was shown at the information meeting held on March 27, 2019.
Cycling overpass
During the project, the City of Saint-Lambert will ensure cyclists who use the overpass have access to it despite its proximity to the worksite.
However, there will be a period of several weeks when major work will be carried out around the base of the overpass. During this time, access to the overpass will be completely closed for safety reasons. We are aware of the inconvenience this may cause and will do our best to reopen it as soon as possible. The closure dates will be announced soon.
Pedestrian safety
During the reconstruction work, the City of Saint-Lambert will set up an enhanced surveillance system. However, we urge parents to inform their children of the potential dangers associated with such major work and to watch out for the safety of the children in their neighbourhood.
Questions about the worksite?
We are well aware of the inconveniences caused by such large-scale work. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions about the project, please contact Dany Guillotte. On the site at all times, he will do everything possible to help you handle the small problems caused by the infrastructure work.
Mr. Guillotte works for the City as a civil engineering technician and will be the person to speak to for the duration of the project. If you wish to reach him, please call 438-368-7606.
Stay informed!
The information you’ll find in this section of the website will be continually updated. We invite you to check this page often for reports on the progress of work.
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2019-08-16 - The boil water advisory is now lifted. |
2019-08-14 - A boil water advisory is currently in effect for certain residents of Riverside Drive Residents concerned all received a door hanger informing them of the situation. Residents must boil water for 1 minute before consuming it until further notice. |
2019-08-01 - Progress report In addition, starting August 5, the contractor will continue the rehabilitation work on the section between Rivermere and Alexandra avenues. |
2019-07-11 - Arrival of the microtunneling machine
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2019-07-04 - Preparation for the arrival of the microtunneling machine |
2019-06-28 - The boil water advisory for certain residents of Rivermere Avenue and Osborne Street is lifted Residents concerned will all receive a door hanger informing them of the situation. It is no longer necessary to boil your water before using it. |
2019-06-26 - A boil water advisory is currently in effect for certain residents of Rivermere Avenue and Osborne Street. Residents concerned all received a door hanger informing them of the situation. Residents must boil water for 1 minute before consuming it until further notice. |
2019-06-13 - The contractor is currently removing the existing networks and building the main storm sewer measuring 2.25 metres in diameter from Macaulay Avenue to Rivermere Avenue. Work on the intersection of Riverside Drive and Rivermere Avenue will begin in the next few days and should not affect access to the cycling overpass. In the meantime, the crew is continuing to prepare the site for the arrival of the microtunnelling machine. |
2019-05-15 - The boil water advisory for certain residents of Riverside Drive and Rivermere Avenue is lifted The preventive boil water advisory for residents of Riverside Drive, between Macaulay and Alexandra Avenues and for residents of Rivermere Avenue, between Riverside Drive and Osborne Street, is now lifted. |
2019-05-16 - A boil water advisory is currently in effect for certain residents of Riverside Drive and Rivermere Avenue Residents concerned all received a door hanger informing them of the situation. Residents must boil water for 1 minute before consuming it until further notice. |
2019-05-08 – Temporary interruption in water service for certain residents Riverside Drive and Macaulay Avenue All citizens concerned have received a notice informing them of the situation. Thank you for your understanding. |
2019-04-25 – Temporary interruption in water service for residents of Hickson Avenue, between Riverside and Osborne streets All citizens concerned have received a notice informing them of the situation. Thank you for your understanding. |
2019-04-24 - Leakage tests on the pipe network If your tap water looks turbid (cloudy) or rusty, we recommend that you let it run for a few minutes before drinking it. However, the water quality should not be affected. |
2019-04-23 - Beginning of the roadworks |
2019-03-29 - Return on the information evening |
2019-03-20 - Information meeting |
2018-05-29 - Postponement of work |
