Three-day modification to reduced-mobility route due to drilling intervention next to Leacock
From Monday, Jan. 27 to Wednesday, Jan. 29, the pedestrian and reduced-mobility passage between the Leacock Building and Doctor-Penfield Avenue will be closed during the day (6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) due to drilling work planned as part of the Leacock project (see attached plan).
Update on Leacock construction project
The construction project around the Leacock Building is advancing on schedule.
The work carried out in the past few months included the demolition of the terrace and other concrete structures to the west and south of the building, excavation work and construction of a retention basin. We have also been repairing the exterior structural columns around the building.
October 18, 2019
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BUILDING: Stewart Biology Building
PROJECT TITLE & NUMBER: 14-125 鈥� Redevelopment of West Wing
DESCRIPTION: Complete demolition, reconstruction and reconfiguration of the West Wing鈥檚 interior spaces, replacement of mechanical and electrical installations, upgrades to exterior envelope
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New building, new generators provide better support for research activities
Sept. 3, 2019 - City work on Peel St. to last until end of September
The City of Montreal has announced that they will continue working on Peel St. throughout the month of September 2019.
The work will be conducted from Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the street configuration will remain the same as in the last few weeks:
Aug. 14, 2019 - Leacock south terrace closed for next year
Starting the聽week of Aug. 19, 2019, the Leacock Building south terrace will be closed for construction. Pedestrians will still be able to walk between lower campus and McTavish Street using the McTavish Gates pathway.
The Leacock Building will still be accessible from the stairwell, and Morrice Hall from McTavish Street. Reduced-mobility users will be able to enter Leacock using the east side ground-floor entrance.
May 23, 2019 - Start of two large exterior projects
Construction around Leacock Building starting the week of May 27, 2019
May 22, 2019
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BUILDING: Education Building
PROJECT TITLE & NUMBER: 11-299 鈥� Renovation of building envelope
DESCRIPTION: Repairs to roofs, masonry walls, windows, exterior terrace, foundation and parking garage (2018-2021)
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May 2, 2019
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BUILDING: McIntyre Garage
PROJECT TITLE & NUMBER: 11-099 鈥� Repairs to McIntyre Garage
DESCRIPTION: Repairing and/or rebuilding concrete structure of the garage, replacement of HVAC and drainage systems, waterproofing of garage structure exterior.
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March 22, 2019
City work on Peel St. to resume on April 1
The City of Montreal construction work on Peel St. will resume on Monday, April 1, 2019 and continue until the end of July 2019.
The work will be performed from Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The southbound vehicle lane will be closed to vehicular traffic between Pine Ave. and Sherbrooke St. for the duration of the project. One northbound lane will remain open.
One sidewalk (east/west alternating) will remain accessible at all times.
Feb. 25, 2019
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BUILDING: Leacock Building (west-side terrace)
PROJECT TITLE & NUMBER: 15-056 鈥� Leacock Amphitheatre
DESCRIPTION: Upgrades to Leacock Building; transformation of west-side terrace into exterior amphitheatre (reconstruction to address water infiltration and drainage issues)
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Feb. 8, 2019
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BUILDING: Lyman Duff Medical Building
PROJECT TITLE & NUMBER: 14-176 鈥� Pain CERC
DESCRIPTION: Renovation of basement, 1st and 2nd floors of new wing to create central hub for research on pain
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