Construction of the Viau station
Change in worksite configuration
Over the past few months, we have been working to reorganize pedestrian routes and traffic lanes around the construction site. Some work is continuing on the north sidewalk of rue Jean-Talon until the end of March. Once completed, we will put in place noise walls around the entire worksite perimeter and this configuration will remain in place for several years.
- Construction site summary
- Impact on customer trips
- Impact on local residents
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Construction site summary
As part of the Blue line project, this worksite involves building a new accessible métro station with one entrance building. The entire extension is expected to be commissioned in 2031.
Please note that the station name is a placeholder.
Good to know :
- Access to homes and businesses will be maintained at all times.
- Signage will be posted to direct pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
- Worksite trucks will circulate on Viau, Jean-Talon and Provencher.
- Specific mitigation measures will be put in place to reduce the negative impact on local residents, including the use of noise walls around the worksite perimeter.
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Public information session - Viau sector
An information session was held on September 18, 2024, to inform residents about the start of work to build the new métro station in the Viau area and the resulting full closure of Jean-Talon Street.
Consult the presentation (French only)
Impact on customer trips
Due to Jean-Talon street closure, bus stops for lines 141, 188 and 372 are relocated to Bélanger Street. A reserved lane has been set up on Bélanger to keep buses running more regularly.
Impact on local residents
Viau area – Start of work and street closures
This fall, work for the Blue line project will begin in the area of the future Viau station. In the coming weeks, the contractor will set up universally accessible walkways around the site to improve pedestrian safety. Since October 28, 2024, Jean-Talon street is completely closed to traffic, between de Cannes and Viau boulevard to allow mass excavation work to take place.
Impact for pedestrians
- The north sidewalk is currently blocked by the worksite. Until the permanent worksite configuration is in place, only the south sidewalk on Jean-Talon Street remains open to allow east-west foot traffic.
- A new secure pedestrian walkway will be set up south of the worksite on Baunard Street to provide access to Viau Boulevard.
- Flaggers will be present at worksite entrances and exits for pedestrian safety.
- Stay alert, only cross the street at traffic lights and crosswalks, and follow all instructions from the worksite crews.
Impact on traffic
- Roads will remain open to local traffic between the worksites on Jean-Talon.
- Jean-Talon is fully closed between Viau and De Cannes.
- De Cannes is now a one-way street heading south between Jean-Talon and Baunard.
- Baunard will become a one-way street heading south to make room for additional parking spaces.
- Terbois will become a dead end and be set up for two-way traffic. For this, some parking spaces will need to be removed.
Microblasting excavation work
We will begin controlled microblasting excavation in the coming months at the future Viau station site. More information will be available a few weeks before the start of microblasting activities.
To learn more about this excavation method, consult the Frequently asked questions (FAQ) section on the Blue line project page.
Join your local good neighbour committee!
Do you live near the future Viau station or de Lisieux auxiliary building and want to have your say in how the Viau worksite will fit into your neighbourhood this fall?
A good neighbour committee will be set up in the coming weeks as a space for dialogue between the STM and the local community. We’re currently looking for people who live in the area to join the committee and represent local residents at a few meetings per year.
The committee’s purpose is to:
- Provide information and outline the different phases of the project.
- Start a dialogue between residents and project representatives that will continue throughout the work.
- Discuss how the impact of the work will be managed so that resident members can share this information with their local community.
- Understand the concerns residents have about the work and find solutions together.
- Allow local residents to make suggestions on specific topics chosen by the project office.
Write to us to apply or to find out more.
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Public participation
Information sessions, talks, activities, good neighbour committees: our team wants to meet you!
Coming soon : Information booth at Le Boulevard Shopping Centre
When :
- May 2, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m.
Where : Inside the shopping mall across from Urban Planet
Come see us to chat with our team and ask your questions about the blue line extension project. We look forward to meeting you!
More about the Blue line project
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The project in images
The Blue line project follows in the wake of the Déclaration du gouvernement du Québec et de la Ville de Montréal to revitalize Montréal East. Many projects are underway to give a new impetus to this sector. Increased mobility, economic development, and improved living environments are at the heart of this ambitious project. For more information, see Québec.ca/RevitalisationEstMontreal (in French only).