Stage 2 Fencing at Pinecrest Interchange

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…

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Connaught Berm Timelines

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…

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Stage 2 LRT Project Update: Aug 24 – Sept 6, 2020

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…

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LRT Stage 2: Byron Ave Road Closure

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…

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LRT Stage 2: New Orchard Station Park Closure

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…

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Stage 2 Work beginning at Holly Acres Interchange

KEV will soon be starting preparatory works in the area of the Holly Acres interchange, required in advance of future construction of the Holly Acres Rail Bridge (to be built south of the transitway, north of Highway 417). This preparatory work getting underway next week includes storm sewer utility relocations, and relocation of street light…

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Stage 2 LRT Project Update: August 10 – 23, 2020

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, there is ongoing work at the Walkley…

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