Some Montreal West residents say the traffic linked to the work on the Turcot Interchange has turned their quiet town into a dangerous hub of detours and constant streaming of cars during rush hours and they're increasingly concerned about their safety.
Paul Desjardins said he's never seen it like this living in Montreal West for the past 16 years with his family.
"Cars are lined up, they've had to install a traffic light at the corner of Westminster and Avon ever since a gentleman was struck by a car and killed about a year ago," said Desjardins in an interview with CJAD 800 News.
Desjardins said ever since they closed the access to Highway 20 form Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, all the traffic is directed right through town.
"Traffic is just horrible," said Desjardins.
And it hit home about a month ago when his 15-year-old daughter was hit by a car which she said didn't stop at the stop sign on Avon near Brock.
"There were no real serious injuries, but it was quite scary, she was quite shaken," said Desjardins.
"It's a very dangerous corner."
Kevin Alladin said while he lives in a dead end a bit further away, he's noticed the same increase in traffic and noise.
Desjardins said while there have been some safety measures put in place, he'd like to see even more, including more speed bumps, traffic lights and police patrols.
Mayor Benny Masella is promising more measures to slow down traffic on Avon.
"The increased street lights will be in fairly soon. We've already ordered the flashing pedestrian crosswalk (for the corner of Brock and Avon), that should be in, if it's not before the end of the year, it'll be in the new year," said Masella.
Masella added that they're consulting an engineer about possible speed bumps or raised pedestrian crossings in the area. If that turns out to be a good idea, it would only be put in when spring arrives. Masella said he's already reported the issues to police who would decide if more patrols are necessary.