LRT Stage 2: Construction Look Ahead to September 2021

Major Works LRT Guideway from Pinecrest to Moodie Stations The LRT guideway will run along the existing Transitway corridor, at grade, parallel to the north side of Highway 417.  It will be in a trench underneath Pinecrest Road and Moodie Drive and on a bridge over Holly Acres Road. As a result, some existing ramps…

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LRT Stage 2: Notice of Extended Work Hours at McEwen Park

Please be advised that from Monday August 9 to Friday August 13 crews will be working extended hours, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in McEwen Park. This work is tied to a critical path item, a traffic flip, beginning September 7. Prior to this work the contractor will need to complete three substantial works: pile installation underneath the bridge, bridge installation, and street…

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Stage 2 LRT Project Update July 9 to Aug 6

O-Train West Extension Moodie Station Area and Light Maintenance and Storage Facility (LMSF): o Construction for the Service and Inspection building is underway.o LMSF retaining wall construction and utilities relocation and connections are ongoing.o Foundation construction for the Train Storage Shed is underway.o Retaining wall work for the bridge construction of the future southbound Moodie…

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LRT Stage 2 – 90 Day Look Ahead

July to September 2021 Overview The O-Train West Extension is one of the three major extensions to Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Project. The extension will add over 15 km of new rail and 11 new stations between Tunney’s Pasture to Moodie Drive and to Algonquin station. It also comprises a maintenance and storage facility, 10…

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Stage 2 LRT Project Update – June 11 to July 9, 2021

O-Train West Extension Moodie Station Area and Light Maintenance and Storage Facility (LMSF): Construction for the Service and Inspection building is underway. LMSF retaining wall construction and utilities relocation and connections are ongoing. Foundation construction for the Train Storage Shed is underway. Drilled shafts are complete for the new overhead Moodie Drive bridge. Retaining wall…

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Assessment of Stage 2 LRT Procurement Process

On July 6, 2021, the City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee received an independent report from external consultant KPMG. Their review assessed the Stage 2 LRT procurement process against the industry’s best practices, including from other jurisdictions, and found that the City’s established procurement process was aligned with best practices worldwide. The report also presents…

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