Place Bell gets improvements after mishaps during Killers concert

The city of Laval said it put in place improvements to the Place Bell amphitheatre after hundreds were forced to wait outdoors to attend a concert last weekend.

Many of those who attended The Killers’ concert on Saturday night had to deal with parking lot gridlock and sound problems that forced the interruption of the music on four occasions.

People who parked in the indoor lot reported waiting an hour or more to get out after the concert.

The city said it put in place the “corrective measures” for the Wednesday night’s American Hockey League game featuring the Laval Rocket, which is the Montreal Canadiens’ affiliate team.

“I was assured that these measures will improve the experience of visitors,” Laval Mayor Marc Demers said in a statement. “I have also been told that space inside Place Bell can be used in the future during cold or inclement weather. The city said it would add more staff to direct traffic and increase police presence. The city will also work to improve traffic flow in the parking lot, and add more signs on the streets surrounding the amphitheatre. The city is also encouraging people to take the métro to get to the arena and concert hall, which is located right near the Montmorency station.”

The city also has made available a free parking lot at its city hall, which has a shuttle to take people to the amphitheatre during major events.