Montreal Sets $15.8M for Winter Road Maintenance Upgrade
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada unveiled a $15.8 million plan, including $13.3 million for new equipment, to modernize Montreal’s winter road maintenance and enhance safety.
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Montreal Sets Aside $15.8M for Winter Road Upgrades
Montreal will spend $15.8 million, including $13.3 million for new equipment, to modernize its winter road maintenance. The plan was announced by Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada on Oct. 15.
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