Montreal Starts Study to Redesign Hazardous Avenue du Parc

Montreal has begun a public consultation to redesign Avenue du Parc after 13 deaths in 13 years, aiming to improve safety on the high‑risk street. The process will gather input from community members before any redesign plans are finalized.

The City of Montreal announced on June 12, 2026 that it is launching a reflection and public consultation process aimed at redesigning Avenue du Parc. The initiative follows a record of 13 road‑user deaths on the corridor over the past 13 years, prompting officials to label the street as one of the city’s most dangerous thoroughfares.

The consultation will invite residents, businesses, cyclists, pedestrians and other stakeholders to provide input on potential changes to the street layout, traffic flow, lighting and other safety‑related features. Municipal planners indicated that the process is intended to gather a broad range of perspectives before any engineering work begins, ensuring that the final design reflects community needs as well as best practices in road safety.

Avenue du Parc runs through several neighbourhoods in Montreal and serves as a major arterial route for commuters, public transit and local traffic. Its designation as a high‑risk corridor stems from a series of fatal collisions that have occurred despite existing traffic controls. By initiating a systematic review, the city hopes to identify structural improvements that could reduce the likelihood of future incidents.

City officials have not disclosed a timeline for the redesign’s completion, but they emphasized that the consultation phase will be open for several months, allowing ample opportunity for public comment. The municipality plans to compile the feedback, conduct technical analyses and then present a set of recommended interventions to the city council for approval.

The move aligns with broader municipal efforts to enhance road safety across Montreal, where traffic‑related fatalities have been a growing concern. By focusing on Avenue du Parc, the city aims to address a specific hotspot and demonstrate a commitment to protecting all road users.

Residents and interested parties can access information about upcoming meetings, surveys and online forums through the city’s official website, where details about the consultation schedule and submission guidelines are posted.