More than a hundred thousand construction workers will soon abandon their steel caps to start two well -deserved vacation weeks. But to start the leave on the right foot and avoid traffic, here are some tips.
When?
Construction holidays will officially be held from July 20 to August 2, although several workers will fall on leave on Friday July 18.
Traditionally, construction holidays take place during the last weeks of July, in particular because they are among the hottest of the year, and can thus constitute a health and safety issue for employees who force under the tapping sun.
They were implemented by the government to standardize workers’ leave in 1971 and are now registered in collective conventions.
Avoid high -movement periods
If the most enthusiastic will jump on Saturday morning in their truck to take the path to the chalet, campsite or airport, you can avoid a touch of traffic by shift your trips outside of rush hours, or even a few days if your plans allow.
This is as much for the start as for the return, since the first and last weekend of the construction of construction may be particularly occupied in certain sectors, including on the border of Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle between Quebec and the United States.
Watch the obstacles
It is wrong to think that all the sites will be stopped during the construction holidays, while those of civil engineering, in particular the roads, or emergency work will be able to continue during the leave.
Photo Anek Lebel
In addition, it is not all construction workers who can afford to take a vacation during this period, especially with the clear increase in the cost of living.
Thus, it is better to monitor the obstacles on the road network before hitting the road, to avoid making a Surlace on the track with impatient children in the rear seat.
Caution on the road
Each year, the number of deadly and injured collisions is particularly high during the construction vacation period, while almost a third of Quebecers take leave at the same time as the sites of construction sites.
The Sûreté du Québec has also announced that it will intensify its interventions during this period in order to encourage the population to be cautious on the roads.
Activities to do at low prices
Festivals, outings at the swimming pool, picnic: for those who prefer to wait a few days before hitting the road, or who will avoid it squarely by choosing rather to stay at home during the leave, here are some ideas for free activities that can inspire you and make your vacation memorable.
