Weather conditions will run the gamut, from snow to freezing rain, to snow again. The temperature of the asphalt should be warm enough to allow some of the precipitation to melt on contact, but a heavy snowfall or freezing rain period could lead to accumulation. Our salt trucks and sidewalk machines and snow clearing equipment…
New painted bicycle lanes are planned for Sherbourne Road between Byron Avenue and Carling Avenue as part of the 2019 road resurfacing program. This is consistent with the Council approved Complete Streets Implementation Framework which directs the implementation of bike lanes and other measures to be considered when roads are repaved. Sherbourne Road is identified…
Click here to view a presentation about the City of Ottawa’s 2019 Winter Operations. Topics: City of Ottawa 4 Weather Zones 2018-2019 Winter Season Winter Maintenance During a Storm Extreme Winter Storm Conditions What to expect during a winter storm Winter Maintenance Quality Standards (MQS) Maintenance Road Classification Maintenance Sidewalk/Pathway Classification High Buildings Winter Overnight…
Report Please call 3-1-1 if the pothole issue is related to the following: Construction activity (square or rectangular cut in road) An immediate hazard to people or property Personal accessibility A traffic-related issue (such as traffic signals or traffic signs) For all emergency requests call 3-1-1. If this service is not available to you please…
Report issues with catch basins on the road It’s normal for water to pool around a catch basin in wet weather. Roads are designed to drain based on the sewer capacity. Please call 3-1-1 if the catch basin issue is related to a missing catch basin (drain cover). You may create a service request to advise…
With the rising temperatures, City crew will be out this weekend working to address the many potholes that have appeared with the constantly changing temperatures. Teams will be out during the day in all areas throughout the City filling the potholes. The priority will be to address the most severe potholes that have formed in…
The City is now replacing the standard beeping reverse alarm on all its snow-clearing fleet with the new broadband alarm system that features a whoosh-type sound – reducing noise during nighttime snow clearing and providing enhanced public safety. The City has been piloting the new reversing alert system with snow-clearing vehicles in the central wards…
If residents are facing a road emergency, please make a Service Request at Ottawa.ca. We would also ask residents to keep cars off the road, where possible, for the duration of the snow event. Parked cars are our biggest challenge to clearing roads efficiently. Where possible, residents who are able to, may wish to work…
Did you know it is not permitted to shovel snow off of your property and into the road? Doing so may result in a $615 fine under the Use and Care of Roads By-law. In addition, it is the responsibility of the owner or tenant to ensure the property is kept clear of any ice…
Ahearn Avenue (from Doan St. to Croft St.) will be closed for 1 day – Wednesday, 13 February 2019. The contractor, Ottawa Crane Rental Ltd. will placing a mobile crane and equipment in the roadway to assist Hydro Ottawa with the replacement of a hydro pole. Notification signs will be posted. Local and emergency vehicle…