Overnight Watermain Work Resumed on Woodroffe Avenue

Update April 6, 2022

KEV will be resuming their works to replace the 2 watermain valves on Woodroffe Avenue. As with the other exemptions for these works, the special permit is required to allow for the use of the hydro vac and hoe ramming equipment.

KEV’s schedule begins the night of April 10 until 23 at which point KEV anticipates having completed the replacement, back filled the excavation and paving. Work will take place between 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on the identified dates above.

Most of the hydro vac work will be done between April 10 and 14th, but they have scheduled more days because they have to allow for delays due to weather or unforeseen circumstances found in the field.

KEV will not be working overnight on Good Friday and Easter Sunday (April 15th & 17th).

Update March 15, 2022

Overnight work has resumed on the Woodroffe Watermain.

KEV anticipates work on March  15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24^th at which point KEV anticipates having completed the replacement, back filled the excavation and paving. Work will take place between 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on the identified dates above.

Background

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, crews and equipment will be working overnight on Woodroffe Avenue for the relocation of two watermain valves. This work involves a lane closure and asphalt removal, which must be done during off-peak hours to maintain daytime traffic flow.

Watermain valve replacement. Lights, noise, and vibration from construction involving excavation, hydro-vac truck operations, and possible rock breaking during initial excavation. Crews will be using a quiet model of hydro-vac truck.

This work is required to be done during overnight hours to minimize impact to mobility in the area, as a closure of a section of the southbound lane on Woodroffe Avenue is required.

Anticipated Impacts

Residents nearby can expect to hear noise and vibration from crews and machinery. Noise and vibrations will be monitored and reported to the City. A traffic lane reduction will be in place on Woodroffe Avenue North, with a flag person assisting traffic flow. Pedestrian connectivity will be maintained with a detour around the work zone, via the east sidewalk.

Damon Berlin
Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program
City of Ottawa
damon.berlin@ottawa.ca
www.ottawa.ca/stage2