City of Montreal introduces misting traffic cones for heat wave relief

The City of Montreal has found a new use for its ubiquitous traffic cones during this week’s ongoing heat wave: some cones have been modified into misting stations and installed in parks.

Sud-Ouest borough mayor Tan Shan Li shared a photo of one of the misting cones, located near Lionel-Groulx metro.

Un des cônes-brumisateurs de l'arrondissement du @so_mtl dans ses parcs pour rafraîchir 🚿
Une idée de l'équipe des travaux publics 💡
Celui-ci est près de la station de métro Lionel-Groulx@Ponto_mtl aimerait bien faire ce travail! 😊#sudbest #somtl #canicule #montreal https://t.co/WQFVEvacLD pic.twitter.com/nlmOQJUodY

— Tan Shan Li (@TanShanLiMTL) June 19, 2024

Today is the final day of intense heat in Montreal this week, with humidex values expected to reach 41 degrees.

For a list of places in Montreal to cool off during a heat wave, please click here.

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