About Pot Holes and Catch Basins
Every spring brings an increased demand for pothole repairs. These repairs are weather dependent. At this time of year, the weather still fluctuates from warm to very cold. When temperatures…
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City of Ottawa’s Roads Team featured on the Nature of Things
Recently, CBC’s Nature of Things ran a feature called Wild Canadian Weather – Cold. The City of Ottawa’s Roads and Parking Team were selected to showcase the challenges and effectiveness…
The City tries to answer the question: When will my street be cleared?
Once winter weather sets in, the City’s road maintenance team monitors road conditions constantly for snow and ice accumulation. It’s a big job. We have more than 12,000 lane kilometres…
Winter Weather Parking Bans
What is a Winter Weather Parking Ban? Last year, the City moved to a new parking ban system that was timed to match winter weather patterns rather than set times. …
Budget 2021 invests in services and moving forward in the face of a pandemic
Ottawa – Draft Budget 2021 strikes a balance between supporting evolving community needs and delivering essential municipal services, while also advancing City Council’s priorities in the face of COVID-19. These investments are…
Carling Avenue Bridge Repairs starting Sept 18th
COVID-19 is an unprecedented situation and the City of Ottawa is committed to protecting people and the community. The Province of Ontario has allowed certain businesses and workplaces to reopen,…
Herzberg Road Closure & Noise Exemption – July 3 – 6
Herzberg Road is scheduled to be closed between Legget Drive and Carling Avenue, starting July 3th, 2020 at 6:00PM to Monday July 6th 2020 at 7AM. This closure is being…
Essential Service: Environmental Rehabilitation, Mgmt & Monitoring Work in Bay Ward
Notice: Environmental remediation and sampling work is considered an essential service in Ontario (ref: Category 34 v. environmental rehabilitation, management and monitoring, spill clean up and response). Recognizing all City parks…
City is relaxing Peak Hour Traffic Restrictions for work on Roadways
With the current reduction in traffic volumes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, contractors have requested that the current work restrictions during peak periods on arterial and major collector…
How can Residents Support Winter Operations?
Residents can help by: Giving city vehicles the space they need. Please stay three car lengths behind plows, and step aside – into an open driveway – when you see…