On Monday night, July 13, 2026, a resident of the Notre‑Dam‑de‑Grace neighbourhood in Montreal discovered that road repairs had blocked access to her driveway, preventing her vehicle from leaving the property. The obstruction resulted directly from ongoing construction activity in the area, which has temporarily cut off the entrance to the homeowner’s driveway.
The woman, identified only as a resident of NDG, reported that the blockage occurred as part of roadwork taking place on a local street. The construction work, intended to repair and improve the roadway, inadvertently created a barrier that made it impossible for her car to exit the driveway. The incident left the vehicle trapped on the property until the obstruction could be addressed.
Authorities overseeing the road repairs confirmed that the work in the NDG district has, in several instances, temporarily blocked driveways for homeowners. The situation described by the resident is one of multiple similar occurrences reported in the neighbourhood as the repair project progresses. The construction crews are tasked with completing the road improvements while minimizing impact on private property access.
Residents affected by the temporary driveway blockages have been advised to remain patient as the construction teams work to restore normal access. The ongoing repairs are part of a broader effort to maintain the infrastructure in the NDG area, and officials expect the disruptions to be short‑lived.
The incident underscores the challenges that can arise when municipal road projects intersect with private driveways. While the repairs are essential for long‑term road safety and functionality, the immediate effect on the resident’s ability to move her car highlights the need for careful coordination between construction crews and affected homeowners.