The borough of Verdun has announced a new pilot project to close a section of a major commercial artery to traffic amid the coronavirus pandemic.
With stores set to re-open on May 25, the borough is hoping the new measure — developed with public health guidelines in mind — will make for safer shopping on Wellington Street.
Without cars on the road, there will be more space for pedestrians to keep a safe distance while shopping. “We thought we could help people have a place where they can go out and be safe and keep their space, all the while helping local businesses,” said Verdun borough councillor Marie-Andrée Mauger.