Canada: Water main break causes disruptions in Montreal, Aug. 16

Authorities are responding to a water main break near the Jacques-Cartier Bridge in Montreal on Aug. 16. Officials have closed Notre-Dame Street to traffic as of the intersection at Frontenac Street. Reports indicate that Rene-Levesque Boulevard and the area near the intersection of Sainte-Catherine Street and De Lorimier Avenue have been affected by significant flooding. Disruptions to several bus lines have been reported, including the 10, 15, 45, 150, 410, and 430 buses operated by the Societe de Transport de Montreal (STM). Officials are urging the public to avoid the areas affected in downtown Montreal and not to drink tap water.

Transport and business disruptions are likely to continue near the impacted location through at least the afternoon of Aug. 16. Commercial businesses that rely on large quantities of water may experience disruptions, including low water pressure until services are restored.