The Parkway tunnel will be built using a cut and cover construction method. To prepare for tunnel construction, traffic on the parkway has been shifted, and underground utilities are being relocated. Excavation will start at the surface and support walls will be installed as the tunnel gets deeper. East-West Connectors (EWC), the contractor building…
Cut and cover tunneling is one of the oldest methods of constructing a tunnel. The basic concept involves digging a trench, constructing the tunnel walls and roof, and then backfilling it at the surface. Each cut and cover tunnel section will be constructed using the following steps: Step 1 – Prepare: Relocate utilities, walkways, and…
Fencing in the north-east loop at the Pinecrest Interchange has been installed, as per the aerial view pictured above. KEV will review the site/site plan with their environmental team and then begin top soil removal and general excavation to prepare the lands for future construction. At this time, there is no work happening further north…
The LRT Stage 2 construction on Richmond Rd between Richardson and Sherbourne is affecting transit services. OC Transpo is unable to ensure riders safety and accessibility for a stretch of Richmond Road. As a result, some bus stops on the south side of Richmond will need to be removed from service. Bus stops on the…
Back in the spring I met with KEV (Kiewit-Eurovia-VINCI) who are the consortium that has been contracted to build the Stage 2 LRT. They wanted to move forward on plans to build a berm. I made it clear that this could not happen without consultation. For an initial discussion, I asked for a meeting with KEV and the QTN…
Overall The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is in contact with the constructors about adhering to guidance provided by Ottawa Public Health and the Province of Ontario. Construction is underway across all three Stage 2 O-Train Extensions: In the south, work is progressing well at the Walkley…
This notice is to advise that, as part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) there will be construction activity during the night for the investigation of maintenance holes ahead of construction. The maintenance holes are in various locations between Pinecrest interchange westward to Moodie interchange. WHAT: Overnight noise from accessing maintenance hole…
Please note Road Close Authorization for Byron Avenue from Richardson Avenue to Redwood Avenue. The road will be closed from Monday, 28 September 2020 to Wednesday, 23 December 2020. The contractor, Kiewit Eurovia Vinci General Partnership will be undertaking the relocation of existing underground utilities. Notification signs will be posted. Local and emergency vehicle access…
Construction of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is progressing onto digging a tunnel in Byron Linear Park between two new LRT stations, New Orchard and Cleary. The tunnel will be constructed using cut and cover methodology, one of the oldest methods of tunneling. This involves digging a trench, reinforcing it with…
East Interior Entrance East Plaza Entrance West Plaza Entrance Interior Side Platform