Mayor Martinez Ferrada announced on June 18, 2026 that the temporary camps located on Notre-Dame East street in Montreal will stay in place despite the upcoming UCI Road World Championships route passing through the area. The decision was communicated as the city prepares for the international cycling competition organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The race course for the championships is set to include a segment that runs along Notre-Dame East, a central thoroughfare in the city’s east end.
According to the mayor’s statement, the camps will not be removed before the event, indicating that they will coexist with the race infrastructure. City officials indicated that the presence of the camps will be managed alongside the logistical requirements of the championship, ensuring that both the temporary structures and the race route can operate safely.
The UCI Road World Championships, a major event on the international cycling calendar, is scheduled to take place later this summer. The inclusion of Notre-Dame East in the race route highlights the street’s significance within the planned circuit. While the mayor’s announcement confirms the camps will remain, city planners are expected to coordinate with event organizers to address any potential impacts on the race line and spectator areas.
Montreal’s preparations for the championships involve multiple agencies working to balance the city’s everyday activities with the demands of a world‑class sporting event. The decision to keep the camps in place reflects the municipality’s approach to maintaining existing community structures while accommodating the needs of the UCI competition.
Residents and participants can anticipate that the race will proceed along Notre-Dame East as outlined in the championship’s official itinerary, with the temporary camps remaining until their scheduled removal date after the event concludes.