As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a weekend lane reduction will be required on Richmond Road at McEwen Avenue. A single lane of alternating traffic (SLAT) will be implemented to maintain eastbound and westbound traffic on Richmond Road. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Motorists should expect delays when travelling through this area.
What:
Lane reduction on Richmond Road at McEwen Avenue.
When:
Friday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. on Monday, September 30.
Why:
Excavation, materials removal, backfilling, grading, utilities connection work, removal of temporary concrete barriers and reinstatement.
Where:
Richmond Road at McEwen Avenue.
The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Anticipated Impacts:
Motorists should adhere to detours, traffic control signage, posted speed limits, allow for added travel time and use extra caution when moving through active construction corridors as traffic patterns change.
Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution and adhere to posted signage when localized detours are in-place, to ensure safety.
The safety of the public and workers is paramount, and we thank you for your patience during construction.
Accessibility is an important consideration for the Stage 2 LRT project. The Stage 2 team makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require special accommodation, please contact stage2@ottawa.ca.
Please note: For your awareness, the following link ottawa.ca/trafficimpacts should be used to view updates or changes to traffic impacts (this link is updated on Fridays by 12 noon).
Future work is required in this area. Additional construction updates, such as changes to work sequencing and the duration or impact of this work will be communicated via the Stage 2 project e-newsletter. To receive these electronic updates please sign up at octranspo.com/o-trainx and select updates for “Lincoln Fields Station” or “New Orchard Station”. For other accommodations, or questions, please contact: Stage 2 Team
Stage2@Ottawa.ca
Rail Construction Program | Programme de construction du train léger
Transit Services Department | Direction générale des transports
City of Ottawa | Ville d’Ottawa
octranspo.com/o-trainx| Extension de l’O-Train | OC Transpo
