Justin Trudeau’s Government Will Pay For A Metro Line Extension In Montreal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau just announced that his government will pay for a metro line extension in Montreal. The blue line extension will begin at Saint-Michel metro station and will comprise 5 new stations eastbound. The final metro stop will be near the Galeries d'Anjou mall. The project is set to be completed by 2026. Today, Ottawa, alongside the city of Montreal and the Quebec government announced an investment of $1.3 billion dollars for the blue line extension. Along with the blue line extension, the project will include two bus terminals, a pedestrian tunnel, and a 1200 spot parking lot. The total project will cost close to $3 to $4.5 billion dollars.

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