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time when road use is limited due to construction.
The upgrades will be put in place to help mitigate
issues while work is underway and will remain
operational after the work is completed.
THE INEVITABLE
CHALLENGES OF ROADWORK
Of course, limitations on users of the route, and the
ability to keep the tunnel functional while work is in
detection (AID) system. This system is designed progress, present substantial challenges in terms of
to improve the safety of users and is equipped project logistics. The limited amount of space inside
with cameras that can detect a vehicle that is the tunnel adds considerable complexity, and the
immobilized or driving in the wrong direction, the contractor will have to account for this complexity
presence of smoke in the tunnel, and the presence while ensuring that the work is carried out according
of pedestrians, animals or debris.” to plan.
There are also extensive plans for new public “The large volume of vehicles and trucks, the
transportation infrastructure. In addition to 850 tunnel’s strategic proximity to the port of Montréal
new park-and-ride spaces, the project will bring new and the absence of nearby alternative routes will
lanes reserved for carpooling and buses, a new bus require active management of measures to ensure
bypass shoulder and five new bus lines connecting the flow of traffic. For the safety of both road
the South Shore and Montréal. These and several users and the workers that will be on site, lighting,
other infrastructure upgrades will be crucial at a ventilation, drainage and communication systems
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