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444 storiesnewest firstlatest July 18, 2026page 13 of 23
Service on the REM line between Panama and Central stations was halted for over three hours on July 17, 2026, with the cause still under investigation, affecting commuters across Montreal’s express rail network.
Road closures on the Mercier Bridge on July 18-19, 2026 are expected to cause significant weekend congestion in Greater Montreal, with officials urging drivers to allow extra travel time and seek alternate routes.
Two senior cyclists were struck by a vehicle at Frontenac and Sainte-Catherine on July 16, leaving one critically injured. Police are investigating the crash in the busy downtown area.
A man riding a scooter was critically injured after colliding with a vehicle at Bloor and Dufferin just after 8 a.m. on Friday, prompting police and paramedics to transport him to hospital with life‑threatening injuries.
Road closures on Montreal's Mercier Bridge are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 17‑18, 2026, leading to expected congestion as part of wider weekend disruptions across Greater Montreal.
On July 17, 2026, REM trains between Panama and Central stations were halted for over three hours after an unexplained issue arose at 4:48 p.m. The operator is investigating the cause.
A labour arbitrator ordered the TTC to end its random drug and alcohol testing program immediately, and the agency’s CEO says the commission will consider legal options in response.
The TTC has partnered with Hitachi Rail Canada to install a CBTC signalling system, replacing older technology to enable more frequent and reliable train service in Toronto.
Three Volvo electric vehicles are being added to the Wildwoods boardwalk tram fleet this summer to assist historic tram‑cars, preserving the iconic ride while modernizing the system for sustainable transportation.
A severe heat wave on July 14 caused GO Transit to run slower, leading to delays, cancellations and crowded stations at Union Station, according to Metrolinx.
Fire chief Jim Jessop told a city committee that traffic congestion and a rise in emergency calls are slowing fire truck response times in Toronto.
The Capital District Transportation Authority launched a free trolley service in Saratoga Springs for summer 2026, operating Wednesday‑Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. with stops on Broadway, the Race Course and the Saratoga Casino Hotel, providing cost‑free transit for residents and visitors.
Miovision proposes an AI system to synchronize Montreal’s traffic lights, aiming to lessen the city’s long‑standing congestion problems.
BIXI will bring its bike‑share service to Vaudreuil‑Dorion in summer 2027, continuing a series of recent expansions across the Montreal region. The new stations will provide residents with access to shared bicycles as part of the operator's regional growth plan.
A Montreal NDG resident returned from vacation to find her driveway blocked by ongoing roadwork, leaving her unable to leave the house by car. The construction on a local street has created a barrier that remains in place with no clear timeline for removal.
Air Canada has launched a shuttle bus service that uses express lanes and a private airport entrance to give its passengers faster access to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
From July 17 to August 3, 2026, the Honoré‑Mercier Bridge will operate with a single lane in both directions, causing significant traffic delays as the Ministry of Transport carries out essential summer repairs.
On July 13, 2026, drivers faced up to 40‑minute delays on the last 1.5 km of the road to Montreal‑Trudeau Airport due to long traffic queues. The congestion significantly extended travel times for airport-bound motorists.
A McGill University study estimates that adopting cleaner transport in Montreal and Toronto could prevent thousands of premature deaths over the next twenty years by reducing vehicle emissions and improving air quality.
A Montreal NDG resident’s driveway was blocked by road repairs on July 13, 2026, trapping her car. The obstruction is part of broader construction work that has temporarily cut off driveways for some homeowners in the neighbourhood.
