BRIEF: Second phase of Rue St-Olivier redo underway

Peter Black, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

peterblack@qctonline.com

A narrow street in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbour- hood has been ripped up for major roadwork, as part of a two-phase project to make it more passable.

Rue Saint-Oliver between Rues Sutherland and Philippe- Dorval is undergoing an intense makeover to provide better access for residents, cyclists and buses.

The first phase of the transformation, completed last year, was between Ave. de Salaberry and Rue Philippe-Dorval.

The project, with the objective of providing a “barrier-free zone,” involves adding trees, moving utility poles and maintaining street parking for residents.

The work began in May and is expected to be completed next summer.