Downtown Montreal drivers urged to avoid President-Kennedy Ave., St-Denis St.
President-Kennedy Avenue between Bleury and Jeanne-Mance streets will be closed for the weekend, so that crews can repair a water main break.
The closure will take effect at 9:30 a.m., just after this morning's rush hour, and will remain closed to traffic all weekend.
The street is expected to reopen to traffic on Sunday evening at 7 p.m.
The city says that vehicles will be prohibited from parking on the street. However, sidewalks will remain accessible to pedestrians.
St-Denis below Sherbrooke also closed
Drivers can also expect closures along St-Denis Street this weekend due to a winter racing event that is part of Montreal's 375th anniversary celebrations.
La Descente Saint-Denis – Course de boîtes à savon is an event where people can race 280 metres down the street in a homemade sled.
As a result, St. Denis Street will be closed between Sherbrooke and Emery streets from 4 a.m. on Friday until 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Detour signs are in place.