Montreal officials say they’ve left no stone unturned to prepare for Grand Prix
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This article was published 09/06/2025 (293 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
MONTREAL – City officials and organizers of this weekend’s Grand Prix in Montreal say they’re ready for the more than 350,000 people expected at the Formula One race.
They say they’ve learned lessons from last year’s event, which was marked by heavy congestion and poor communication.
Provincial and municipal officials said they were both taking steps to scale back or pause construction work or lane closures on some busy highways and streets around the city.
The city has also removed 250 orange pylons from its streets and is trying to cover up existing construction sites to improve Montreal’s appearance for visitors.
Organizers have also launched a new app this year to provide real-time updates on the event.
A city spokesperson is still warning that people need to plan their trips around Montreal carefully this weekend, and should bike or take public transit where possible.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2025.