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Engineers hired by Montreal recommend demolishing the Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct and building an underground tunnel beneath the Canadian Pacific Railway line, citing the bridge’s aging condition.
Montreal transit advocates are demanding higher provincial funding, citing tripled evening wait times and rising fares, as a TVA analysis shows declining service ahead of the Quebec election.
A downtown Montreal business group released survey results naming housing, public transit and two other issues as top priorities, and urged Quebec parties to focus on them before the provincial election to boost economic vitality.
Montreal’s 4,000 km of streets overlay a dense web of utility and transit infrastructure, prompting numerous visible construction projects. An infographic released by the city maps this underground network to explain the frequent surface work.
A cash‑incentive challenge launched on September 14 encourages I‑66 commuters in Northern Virginia to carpool, offering reduced travel costs and the chance to win cash prizes.
An unidentified driver who fled a crash on I-495 in Montgomery County jumped from an overpass on September 13, resulting in a fatal fall onto the road below.
City engineers have advised demolishing the Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct and building a tunnel beneath the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks. The recommendation is part of Montreal's review of options to address the deteriorating structure.
Construction projects and the Grand Prix cycliste caused overlapping traffic and route disruptions across Greater Montreal on September 13, prompting commuters to seek alternative routes and plan for delays.
The STM acknowledged that bus and metro service has dropped compared to ten years ago because its budget has not kept pace with rising costs, and it is now providing the maximum possible service within those financial limits.
A railway worker was killed by a passing train while performing night‑time maintenance on tracks near the Jacques‑Cartier Bridge at the Port of Montreal on September 12, 2026. An investigation is underway to examine safety procedures surrounding the accident.
Engineers hired by Montreal recommend demolishing the aging Rosemont‑Van Horne viaduct and building an underground tunnel beneath the Canadian Pacific Railway line. The city will review the proposal as it evaluates options for replacing the deteriorated structure.
Road and pathway closures caused by ongoing construction and the Grand Prix cycliste are disrupting traffic and cycling routes across Greater Montreal in September 2026.
A railway employee was killed by a train while working on the tracks at the Port of Montreal on September 12, 2026, around 3 a.m. The incident is under investigation by police and rail safety officials.
Multiple traffic disruptions spread across Greater Montreal on September 13, 2026, as construction projects coincided with the Grand Prix cycliste, prompting road closures and detours. City officials highlighted the temporary nature of the disruptions and urged motorists to use alternative routes.
A maintenance worker was killed on September 12, 2026, after being hit by a train while on tracks near the Jacques‑Cartier Bridge at the Port of Montreal. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for crews working on active rail lines in the port.
Construction work and the Grand Prix cycliste cycling race overlapped on September 13, causing widespread traffic disruptions across Greater Montreal. Officials advised commuters to use alternate routes and stay updated as the city managed both events simultaneously.
An NYPD officer accidentally fired his gun on a Brooklyn subway platform on September 12, injuring one woman, and police have not explained how the weapon discharged.
A 15-year-old girl was arrested and charged with murder, mob action and felony assault after allegedly pushing a man off a moving Red Line train in Chicago on September 7, 2026. She is being held without bail following a September 13 Cook County court hearing.
The westbound lanes of the Sam Houston Tollway near I-59 in southwest Harris County reopened on September 13 after being closed due to a fatal crash the day before, restoring a key traffic corridor.
Manitoba’s new program, started on September 12, 2026, provides free, unlimited bus rides for Grade 7 and older students in Flin Flon, with passes issued by schools.
