I am very excited to share the following updates regarding the Richmond Road/Byron Linear Park construction plans and landscaping plans! My office has worked with Stage 2 LRT staff to ensure the construction of these rebuilds and reinstatements begin sooner than originally anticipated. I am very pleased to see the first phase of construction will begin this weekend. Many residents are eager to see the landscaping plans for Stage 2 LRT, and I am happy to say that the design team is currently focused on completing the landscape designs for Stage 2 of the project. As part of our dedication to the community, we will soon create a version of these designs specifically for public consumption.
Many of you have been eager to see the design plan for Richmond Road and Byron, and I am happy to be able to share them with you. We will see the creation of an improved pedestrian realm with concrete sidewalks, as well as separated cycletracks. There will also be many raised crossings and protected intersections.
My office also requested interim measures be placed outside of 833 Richmond Road, where we constantly see and hear of people parking on the asphalt sidewalk. The Stage 2 construction office stated they would implement temporary Pin Curbs to delineate the roadway from the sidewalk. Doing so will stop motorists from parking on the sidewalk and make it safer for pedestrians using the current asphalt sidewalk while we await the building of the concrete permanent sidewalk.
You can view the Richmond Road and Byron Linear Park Plan HERE.
Throughout the year, Stage 2 LRT will gradually release these drawings to keep residents informed and engaged in the development process. Due to the project’s size, covering multiple sections and areas, plans will be released in stages. This phased approach allows Stage 2 LRT to promptly share accurate and detailed information. Once each section is complete, it will be sent to my office for distribution.
Currently, we have completed drawings for the Richmond Road corridor and Byron Linear Park, and Lincoln Fields, with Connaught coming very soon. The next section to be developed, as requested by my office per resident inquires, will be between Richmond Road and Dominion, though completion of this will require some time and effort.
You can view the Lincoln Fields plan HERE.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE CITY OF OTTAWA
Next phase of Byron Linear Park and Richmond Road construction set to begin July 20
July 17, 2024 – As part of the next phase of the Stage 2 LRT works, the City of Ottawa will begin the process to rebuild and reinstated the Byron Linear Park and to reconfigure Richmond Road using Complete Streets principles. Construction of this next phase of works on Richmond Road and Byron Avenue will begin Saturday, July 20 with completion expected by 2027. A two-kilometre stretch of Richmond Road and Byron Avenue between McEwen Avenue and Cleary Avenue will be affected.
Construction will begin on Richmond Road and traffic will be detoured onto Byron Avenue. Area residents can expect work to occur on weekends and overnight. Slower than usual travel times should be expected and motorists, pedestrians and cyclists should follow local traffic and detour signage Access to businesses and residences will be maintained throughout the project. Bus stop locations along Richmond Road will be in new locations, you can find new locations on octranspo.com.
The work is part of the Stage 2 LRT Byron Linear Park / revitalizing Richmond Road project in conjunction with the O-Train Stage 2 West extension. The project will modernize and enhance the area, providing new pedestrian and cycling pathways, green spaces, benches and other amenities, transforming the area into a vibrant community hub. Also included in the project is the replacement of aging underground utilities such as water and sewer mains, final coverage of the LRT tunnel, installation of street lighting, traffic signals and signage, tree planting, and landscaping, as well as the reconfiguration of Richmond Road to improve its alignment. The project also applies the latest AODA standards to the project design. These improvements are designed to enhance connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists within the area.
Following a number of years construction, the structural work on the tunnel under Byron Linear Park is wrapping up. The contractor is backfilling the tunnel in this area and is now working inside the tunnel to construct and install the required track and rail systems. The new light rail transit stations at Sherbourne and New Orchard are well underway and work on the stations is progressing above ground level.
