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.

Chantier Riverside

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.

Beginning of the roadwork
Work on Phase 6 of the rehabilitation of Riverside (phase 6) has begun on April 23. The street is closed to traffic. We recommend following the signs of the detour route planned to make it easier for you to get around during the work. Thank you for your understanding!

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.

Detour routes

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.

Nouvelle conduite pluviale à l'aide d'une technique sans tranchée

Trenchless pipe installation

The most important aspect of the rehabilitation of this portion of Riverside Drive will be the installation of a new 1800 mm-diameter stormwater drainage pipe using a trenchless method. This 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.

News
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. 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.
2019-05-16 - A boil water advisory is currently in effect for certain residents of Riverside Drive and Rivermere Avenue A preventive boil water advisory is currently in effect for residents of Riverside Drive, between Macaulay and Alexandra Avenues and for residents of Rivermere Avenue, between Riverside Drive 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.
2019-05-08 – Temporary interruption in water service for certain residents Riverside Drive and Macaulay Avenue Due to the water main connection work that is planned as part of the rehabilitation of Riverside Street, there will be no water service on Thursday, May 9, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., for Riverside Drive residents living between Alexandra and Hickson streets and for Macaulay Avenue residents living between Riverside Drive and Osborne Street. 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 Due to the water main connection work that is planned as part of the rehabilitation of Riverside Street, there will be no water service on Tuesday, April 30, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., for Hickson Avenue residents living 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 In preparation for the rehabilitation work on Riverside Street, the public works team will be conducting leakage tests on the pipe network over the next few days by opening and closing the water valves of the section concerned. These tests could cause a drop in water pressure or even a brief interruption in water service on the neighbouring streets. 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. We regret any inconveniences that this work may cause and thank you for your understanding.
2019-04-23 - Beginning of the roadworks As indicated on the door hitch distributed to the affected residences, work on Phase 6 of the rehabilitation of Riverside (phase 6) has begun on April 23. Thank you for your understanding!
2019-03-29 - Return on the information evening You can view the PowerPoint presentation (in French only) that was shown at the information meeting held on March 27, 2019.
2019-03-20 - Information meeting To present the project to you, we invite you to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 7 p.m. at City Hall. At this meeting, we will explain the main aspects of the project and present the anticipated plans and timeline. We will also offer some practical tips to ensure that your daily routine remains manageable and will answer all your questions.
2018-05-29 - Postponement of work Phase 6 of the rehabilitation of Riverside had to be postponed until spring 2019 due to circumstances beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding!

News

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.

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.

2019-05-16 - A boil water advisory is currently in effect for certain residents of Riverside Drive and Rivermere Avenue
A preventive boil water advisory is currently in effect for residents of Riverside Drive, between Macaulay and Alexandra Avenues and for residents of Rivermere Avenue, between Riverside Drive 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.

2019-05-08 – Temporary interruption in water service for certain residents Riverside Drive and Macaulay Avenue
Due to the water main connection work that is planned as part of the rehabilitation of Riverside Street, there will be no water service on Thursday, May 9, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., for Riverside Drive residents living between Alexandra and Hickson streets and for Macaulay Avenue residents living between Riverside Drive and Osborne Street.

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
Due to the water main connection work that is planned as part of the rehabilitation of Riverside Street, there will be no water service on Tuesday, April 30, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., for Hickson Avenue residents living 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
In preparation for the rehabilitation work on Riverside Street, the public works team will be conducting leakage tests on the pipe network over the next few days by opening and closing the water valves of the section concerned. These tests could cause a drop in water pressure or even a brief interruption in water service on the neighbouring streets.

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.

We regret any inconveniences that this work may cause and thank you for your understanding.

2019-04-23 - Beginning of the roadworks
As indicated on the door hitch distributed to the affected residences, work on Phase 6 of the rehabilitation of Riverside (phase 6) has begun on April 23. Thank you for your understanding!

2019-03-29 - Return on the information evening
You can view the PowerPoint presentation (in French only) that was shown at the information meeting held on March 27, 2019.

2019-03-20 - Information meeting
To present the project to you, we invite you to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 7 p.m. at City Hall. At this meeting, we will explain the main aspects of the project and present the anticipated plans and timeline. We will also offer some practical tips to ensure that your daily routine remains manageable and will answer all your questions.

2018-05-29 - Postponement of work
Phase 6 of the rehabilitation of Riverside had to be postponed until spring 2019 due to circumstances beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding!