Turcot

Turcot is a district and neighbourhood located in the borough of Montreal‑Notre‑Dame, within the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The area is named after the former Turcot Bridge and Turcot Street, which historically carried the Turcot railway and later the Turcot Interchange. The Turcot Interchange, completed in 1962, is one of the largest junctions in Canada, connecting Autoroute 15, Autoroute 20, and Autoroute 108, and serves as a key artery for traffic between the suburbs and the city core.

In the 1990s, a high‑speed rail tunnel known as the Turcot Tunnel was constructed beneath the area to support the Ontario Line of the City of Toronto’s rapid transit system, reflecting the region’s importance as a transportation hub. The tunnel’s construction marked a significant investment in regional infrastructure, enhancing connectivity between Montreal, the Greater Toronto Area, and the rest of eastern Canada.

The Turcot neighbourhood itself has evolved from an industrial suburb to a mixed‑use community, with residential developments, commercial outlets, and public parks. It is bordered by the Lachine Canal, the Verdun district, and the Golden Belt, an industrial corridor. The area remains significant for its strategic location, with ongoing discussions about further transit projects, including possible extensions of the Montreal metro system and continued upgrades to the Turcot Interchange to improve traffic flow and safety.