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2 days ago
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Complete closure of Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge this weekend
FILE: The approach to the Ile-aux-Tourtes bridge on Highway 40 is seen empty of traffic after being closed, in Montreal, Friday, May 21, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe) The Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge is expected to be completely closed to traffic during the weekend of Aug. 15 to 18, according to Quebec's Transport Ministry. 'This closure is necessary to install support beams on the structure,' it stated. From Friday, Aug. 15, at 11:59 p.m. to Monday, Aug. 18, at 5 a.m., the following closures are expected: Complete closure of Highway 40 westbound between Exit 41 – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue/des Anciens-Combattants Boulevard/Autoroute 20 westbound/Île Perrot and the entrance from Saint-Charles Avenue. The westbound access to Senneville Road will be maintained for local traffic Complete closure of Highway 40 eastbound between Exit 35 – Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac/Vaudreuil-Dorion/Saint-Charles Avenue and the entrance from des Anciens-Combattants Boulevard. The ramp leading from Highway 40 eastbound to the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge will be closed at the interchange with Highway 30. Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Once the closures end, the ministry explains that four lanes (two in each direction) will be available on the bridge. Heavy vehicles are prohibited from using the right lane in each direction, and overloaded vehicles are prohibited at all times on the structure. Detour routes should be marked with temporary signs, and motorists are advised to use highways 20 and 30. 'During this closure, the public is encouraged to use public transportation and take advantage of the mitigation measures in place,' the ministry notes. 'Tolls will be suspended in both directions on Highway 30 to provide an additional option. The ministry recommends that road users who must travel in the area allow extra time to reach their destination.' Work may be postponed, extended or cancelled due to operational constraints or adverse weather conditions.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PWHL regular-season champion Montreal opts to open playoffs against 3rd-place Ottawa over Minnesota
Montreal Victoire's Laura Stacey (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime during PWHL hockey game action against the Boston Fleet in Laval, Quebec, Monday, April 28, 2025. (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP) The PWHL regular-season champion Montreal Victoire bucked the standings on Sunday in selecting to open the playoffs facing the third-place Ottawa Charge. In making the announcement, general manager Danièle Sauvageau said the team followed a process that included consulting with her staff and players. Sauvageau, otherwise, didn't go into detail in choosing to face Ottawa over fourth-place Minnesota. Advertisement 'There was a lot of considerations that went into it, there wasn't just one ingredient,' she said. The best-of-five semifinals open Wednesday, with second-place Toronto hosting defending champion Frost. Montreal will open its postseason on Thursday against the Charge, who are making their first postseason appearance. There was very little to differentiate between Ottawa and Minnesota, given the teams finished in a three-way tie with Boston in having 44 points. Boston finished fifth based on having fewer regulation wins. Montreal finished the season series going 4-2 against both Ottawa and Minnesota — though the Charge won the final two outings, including a 3-2 victory on April 26. Advertisement Since its launch in 2024, the six-team league adopted a rule in which the first-place team chooses whether to play the third- or fourth-place team rather than following the standings order. Last year, Toronto finished first and went with the 1 vs. 4 matchup in selecting Minnesota as its first-round opponent. The Frost rallied from a 2-0 series deficit to eliminate the Sceptres before going on to claim the first Walter Cup in winning a five-game series over Boston. The Victoire closed this season 4-4-2 and clinched first place on Saturday by virtue of Toronto's 2-1 overtime loss to Ottawa. Similar to how the PWHL's inaugural regular season ended last year, the playoff race came down to the final day with Ottawa and Minnesota clinching the final two spots along with Montreal securing first place. Advertisement Ottawa secured its first playoff berth on Katerina Mrazova's goal to seal the Charge's 2-1 overtime win over Toronto. Minnesota clinched its berth while also eliminating Boston with an 8-1 win over the Fleet. The New York Sirens finished last for a second straight season. The PWHL is expanding to eight teams next season with the additions of Vancouver and Seattle. ___ AP Women's Hockey:
