Stage 2 Construction Update: Kichi Sibi Station

Construction is progressing near Kichi Sibi Station (formerly Dominion Station), along the former Transitway trench to the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway (SJAM). Excavation in this area is required to connect the existing trench to the Parkway Tunnel. Line drilling started in late June and excavation of the bedrock began at the beginning of July.…

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Corkstown Road Closure

Sewer main work – Ottawa LRT Phase 2 The road will be closed from Friday, 4 November 2022 at 9:30pm to Monday, 7 November 2022 at 5:30am. The contractor, Kiewit Eurovia Vinci General Partnership will be undertaking sewer main work in relation to the Ottawa LRT Phase 2. Should you have any issues or concerns…

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Committee hears about milestones for Stage 2 LRT

FEDCO receives detailed update on Stage 2 construction The project has progressed significantly in 2022: rail installation is underway along the O-Train East extension, as well as covering works for the cut-and-cover tunnel on the O-Train West extension. Testing and commissioning of seven new Stadler FLIRT vehicles is underway; they will run on the O-Train…

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Stage 2 LRT Notice of Overnight Weekend Work

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, the Transitway between Carling Avenue and Iris Street will be fully closed for a weekend, allowing for daytime and overnight work. What Closure of the Transitway; critical daytime and overnight work. When Friday, August 26, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday, August 29,…

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Stage 2 bi-weekly construction update

Construction is underway across all three Stage 2 LRT O-Train extensions: • In the south, work is progressing well at the Walkley Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) and on multiple rail bridges and guideways. Station construction has begun at all sites. Installation of a test track for preliminary vehicle tests has been completed.• In the…

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Notice of temporary road closure August 12 to 13

Richmond road eastbound closed from Lockhart to Redwood Richmond Road eastbound from Lockhart to Redwood will be closed starting Friday, 12 August 2022 at 8:00pm to Saturday, 13 August 2022 at 5:00am. The contractor, Kiewit Eurovia Vinci General Partnership will be performing sewer instrumentation as part of the work related to Ottawa LRT Phase 2.

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Stage 2 LRT Project Update – ongoing work for the South extension.

The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program continues to make great progress expanding the O-Train network.Construction is underway across all three Stage 2 LRT O-Train Extensions: • In the south, progress continues to be made on station structures and sections of the guideway. Trackwork is underway at several sites. The Rideau River Pedestrian Bridge was…

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