Ottawa – The following projects will impact Ottawa traffic:
Bronson Avenue – One lane in each direction on Bronson Avenue between Colonel By Drive and Fifth Avenue will close from Friday, March 6 at 7 pm to Sunday, March 8 at 10 pm and from Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 13 during off-peak hours to create a new transit lane.
In addition, the northbound turning lane on Bronson Avenue to Imperial Avenue will be closed. Traffic delays can be expected.
Highway 174 – The eastbound off-ramp from Highway 174 to Montreal Road will close overnight, from Saturday, March 7 at 11 pm to Sunday, March 8 at 7 am for Stage 2 Confederation Line East Extension preparations. Detours will be in place via St-Joseph Boulevard and Blair Road.
Expect intermittent lane and ramp closures during off-peak hours on Highway 174 between Blair and Trim roads, for the remainder of 2020, in preparation for the Stage 2 Confederation Line East Extension. Traffic will be maintained in both directions.
Highway 417 – A section of Highway 417 will close at Nicholas Street, in both directions, from Saturday, March 14 at 6 pm to Sunday, March 15 at 11 am. The eastbound on-ramps at Nicholas and Metcalfe streets will also close during that time. Detours will be in place.
Lane reductions will start on Saturday, March 14 at 5 pm, followed by the full closure at 6 pm. Workers will install six steel girders across the highway as part of the Ministry of Transportation’s replacement of the Nicholas Street underpass.
Metcalfe Street – Metcalfe Street will be reduced to one lane at Waverley Street until Saturday, March 14 to relocate a gas main. Parking will be reduced on the east side of Waverley Street, near Metcalfe Street.
Montreal Road – There will be temporary lane reductions and side-street closures along Montreal Road between North River Road and St. Laurent Boulevard from Sunday, March 8 until Friday, March 13. Visit the Montreal Road Revitalization project page for more information.
For updates on construction and roadwork activity across Ottawa, or for information about traffic and travel planning, visit the City’s traffic map or follow the City’s traffic account on Twitter.
