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 set up in order to facilitate the installation of a new Trunk Sewer and road excavation, as part of the North Kanata Trunk Sewer project.…
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 and park amenities remain closed to our residents, the Environmental Remediation Unit is proceeding with monitoring and sampling programs where there is a reporting requirement…
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 roadways be relaxed. The request to relax restrictions has been reviewed by both the Transportation Services and the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Departments who…
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 a sidewalk machine coming your way. Driving to the conditions and allowing yourself extra time if you need to be out. When heavy snow falls…
Message from the Director, Roads and Parking Services This weekend, we are anticipating some mixed weather. Temperatures are going to fluctuate in such a way that we may see small amounts of snow, followed by heavy rain and back to a few cms of snow. As always, our Roads and Parking team will be ready…
Q: How many claims did the City receive from the winter of 2018-2019 A: For the November 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019 winter period, the City received approximately 1,685 new claims relating to snow removal and winter maintenance operations. This number includes 122 injury claims (e.g. as a result of slips and falls) and…
On December 11, City Council approved the Transportation Committee portion of the draft budget which would see the winter operations budget increased by $5.6 million over the previous year, for a total budget of $78.3 million. This increase would help the City continue to meet Council-approved winter maintenance quality standards for roads, sidewalks and pathways.…
On November 27th 2019, Council received a report on how the City will improve winter operations service this year. The City’s number one priority for winter maintenance is to keep residents safe and the transportation network accessible. This winter, the City will change the area boundaries to better address the unique needs and infrastructure of…
The City of Ottawa’s winter overnight parking regulations are in effect between November 15 and April 1st. Parking is not permitted on city streets between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. when 7 cm of snow or more is forecast by Environment Canada in the Ottawa area and the City has enacted a…