US EditionMontreal’s Trudeau airport braces for more traffic chaos ahead of spring break
Montreal-Trudeau expects about 58,000 daily passengers during spring break amid reduced parking and ongoing construction delaying infrastructure upgrades.
- On Feb. 27, 2026, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport warned travelers of traffic delays during spring break amid a major revamp and parking garage demolition.
- Because the authority delayed renovations until passenger numbers recovered after the COVID-19 pandemic, it secured a $1-billion loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank to finance construction.
- Some 58,000 passengers are expected per day, and the airport added two alternative pickup and drop-off areas with shuttle service, urging travellers to reserve parking and arrive at least three hours early.
- Passengers have at times hauled their suitcases on foot along the roadway to avoid missing flights, while the Montréal–Trudeau International Airport authority manages major construction and 24-hour operations.
- As part of a 10-year plan, the airport will open permanent drop-off zones by 2028 with triple the current capacity and build a new terminal connection to a light-rail station expected operational by 2027.
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For many people, spring break means travel, mainly to the South, to escape the last days of winter. This also means there will be a lot of traffic around Montréal-Trudeau Airport. However, there are a few simple ways to avoid this chaos. Also read: Montréal-Trudeau Airport: A new parking lot is open and here's what you need to know. Even though it's far from the holiday season, spring break remains one of the busiest times of the year at Montréa…
Montreal's Trudeau airport braces for increased traffic chaos ahead of spring break
The vehicle traffic around Montréal Trudeau International Airport has been a source of frustration in recent years, prompting passengers at times to haul their suitcases on foot along the roadway to avoid missing flights.
The Toronto Star
Montreal’s Trudeau airport braces for more traffic chaos ahead of spring break
MONTREAL - The vehicle traffic around Montréal Trudeau International Airport has been a source of frustration in recent years, prompting passengers at times to haul their suitcases on foot along
Winnipeg Free Press
Montreal's Trudeau airport braces for more traffic chaos ahead of spring break
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