Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Government of Quebec announced that traffic flow and active mobility are now improved on Route 335 in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines thanks to the recently completed redevelopment work.
“This work will improve safety on Route 335, which runs through the heart of Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines. By installing traffic lights and pedestrian signals, as well as removing perpendicular parking spaces on the street, we are increasing safety for travel in the town centre and making it easier for everyone to access,” said Jonatan Julien, Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.
The $13.4 million project was carried out by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility in collaboration with the City of Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, the work consisted of:
- redesign the intersection of Route 335 with 3rd Avenue and the intersection with 6th Aveneue and Beaupré Street, including the installation of traffic lights;
- redesigning sidewalks;
- install pedestrian lights and a cycle path;
- remove the perpendicular parking spaces which were hindering safety and traffic flow;
- repaving route 335, between Deschamps Street and Laramée Hill.
The recent commissioning of the new traffic lights marks the end of the major works on this important city thoroughfare. Some finishing touches will be carried out later in 2026, including landscaping and minor road surface repairs.
“I am proud that this project has finally come to fruition, and so quickly. It’s a commitment I made during my first term, and I’m pleased to see that we’ve been able to deliver concrete results to improve safety and traffic flow on Route 335. Thank you to the citizens of Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines for their patience and cooperation throughout the work,” said Lucie Lecours, MP for the Plains,
“We are extremely pleased that this major project is finally complete. Considering the detours our residents had to make and the adjustments our local businesses had to implement during the construction period, I want to emphasize the resilience and strength of the people of Anneplain who lived with this major project for several months. Now, we are ready to welcome cyclists, visitors, and customers,” said Jean-René Labelle, Mayor of Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.
The construction project began in 2024, and the duration, estimated at 40 weeks, was shorter than expected, with the work being completed in 31 weeks, spread over two years. The collaboration agreement between the Ministry and the City provided for a sharing of the costs of the work, of which 77 per cent is borne by the Ministry and 23 per cent by the City.
The final major stage of the project involved connecting the traffic lights at two intersections. They are flashing for a few days and will be in regular mode on January 26.
Featured image: (MTSM)
