The Dorval Tunnel on Highway 13 in Montreal’s West Island reopened to traffic Thursday morning after being closed for several days due to flooding, but other closures are expected this weekend.
The Transport Ministry announced around 5 a.m. Thursday that Highway 13 would be accessible to motorists in both directions between Highway 40 and 520.
However, two ramps on Highway 520 West to reach Highway 13 North and Highway 13 North towards Highway 520 West, will remain closed for an indefinite period.
The tunnel was reopened after workers restored some of the water’s pumping capacity and installed temporary lighting fixtures.
Highway 13 will close again this weekend to fully restore the pumping station that was damaged by the heavy rains that fell last Friday from Tropical Storm Debby.
“With the rain forecast, the closure will also allow the ministry to ensure that the pumping system is effective in removing water from the traffic lanes,” the ministry said in a statement, warning that the work could take several weeks.
Highway 13 will be completely closed between Highway 40 and 520 from Friday 11:59 p.m. to Sunday at 5 a.m.
“For the sake of coordination and due to weather forecasts,” the closure of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge that was planned for this weekend has been cancelled.
The Dorval tunnel had been closed indefinitely due to the flooding. The ministry initially hoped to reopen the section by Wednesday.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews