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Full Closure and Night Work Montreal Road at Ontario Route OR174 Interchange July 5-11, 2021 As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists travelling Montreal Road should anticipate weekday overnight impacts as crews work to install girders for the new LRT bridge and guideway.    WHAT:                        Full overnight closure of Montreal Road   WHEN:                        July 5-11, 2021   WHY:                          Installation of girders for the LRT bridge and guideway   WHERE:                     Montreal Road at OR 174   HOURS:                      6:00 pm to 6:00 am   Overnight Detour: ANTICIPATED IMPACTS   Noise and vibration from trucks and heavy equipment is expected. Noise and vibration levels are continuously monitored and reported to the City to ensure they are within the limits established for the Project.   Site lighting for overnight work will be required.    Motorists should adhere to detours, traffic control signage, posted speed limits, and use extra caution as traffic patterns change. Motorists should use caution and allow for added travel time when moving through active construction corridors.     Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution when localized detours are in place.  The MUP along Montreal Road will remain open, with flaggers in-place.   Night work is needed at times to accommodate work that requires traffic closures that cannot be done during the day, thus mitigating impacts on the travelling public. In addition, for works that are schedule critical, night work may be required to meet the schedule on this large and complex project.   The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.   The safety of the public and the workers is paramount, and we thank you for your patience during construction. CONTACT US Any changes to the duration or impact of this work will be only be communicated via the Stage 2 project newsletter.  For other accommodations, or any questions, please contact:  Dianna Ashworth Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program  City of Ottawa  dianna.ashworth1@ottawa.ca  www.ottawa.ca/stage2    Did someone forward this message to you? Subscribe here.

CONTACT US Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1 (613) 580-2400 1 (866) 261-9799  stage2@ottawa.ca     The Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project is jointly funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Ottawa. Thank you for your continued interest in the Stage 2 LRT Project. Update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Copyright © 2021 City of Ottawa. All Rights Reserved.

 

90 Day Look Ahead July 2021 July to September 2021 Overview The O-Train West Extension is one of the three major extensions to Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Project. The extension will add over 15 km of new rail and 11 new stations between Tunney’s Pasture to Moodie Drive and to Algonquin station. It also comprises a maintenance and storage facility, 10 new bridges, 14 rehabilitated bridges and 2 cut and cover tunnels. This notice provides an overview of upcoming activities between Sherbourne Station and Lincoln Fields Station as well as the expected community impacts including hours of work, noise from crews and equipment, pedestrian, and vehicle mobility, etc. While solid progress on the project is being made, construction activities are expected to continue to cause disruptions for area residents. Major Works Over the next few months, the Project focus will be around some critical activities including the continued relocation of utilities, drilling, excavation, and support of excavation activities. Future and ongoing work includes roadway works, bridge, tunnel, and station construction. Byron Avenue Utilities work along Byron Avenue between Woodroffe Avenue to Redwood Avenue is ongoing in some areas, including at Redwood Avenue where the West Nepean Collector work is expected to be completed in August, and west near McEwen and New Orchard Avenue. During the summer there will be intermittent closures along Byron Ave. to accommodate concrete pouring, and deliveries for construction activities.  Byron Linear Park The Cut-and-Cover Tunnel in Byron Linear Park will be excavated to an approximate depth of 10.5 metres. Cut-and-Cover Tunnel construction operations are ongoing and will continue until 2023. Ongoing activities include excavation, support of excavation, drainage systems, anchoring, dewatering, waterproofing, and tunnel wall construction. Pile installations and drilling are mostly complete for support of excavation. Rock breaking will be ongoing, through the majority of the Byron Tunnel zones for tunnel excavation, from New Orchard to Redwood. Rock breaking is expected to be done in 2022. Concrete placement of tunnel walls will be ongoing through summer. A traffic shift will be constructed in July at Richmond and Cleary to allow Tunnel work to progress, which will also shift the construction access onto Richmond. A substantial amount of critical work has been completed on Woodroffe at Richmond, including the relocation of a watermain and the installation of temporary decking at the intersection. This enables work to advance on the Cut-and-Cover Tunnel excavation beneath this intersection, while traffic mobility is maintained. McEwen Avenue and Edgeworth Avenue Work on the relocation of a sanitary line, resulting in the temporary closure and realigned sidewalk along McEwen Avenue, is still ongoing. Crews and equipment are working on Edgeworth throughout summer for the relocation of underground storm, water and sanitary lines, which involves a road closure, rock breaking, removals, and operation of heavy machinery.   At Richmond and Lincoln Fields, Cut-and-Cover Tunnel work is ongoing and will advance across Richmond Road in July. A sidewalk and traffic shift are required prior to the installation of roadway decking at Richmond and McEwen for Cut-and- Cover Tunnel work, in order to maintain mobility. Utilities relocation work will be ongoing along Richmond at Hartleigh, after a delay, and at Midway, during July and August. Lincoln Fields The utilities relocation along Carling is largely complete, as work on key structures advances. Support of excavation for the bridge structure along Carling has begun, and a multi-use pathway detour and access road have been constructed on the south side. Cut-and-Cover Tunnel operations are well underway with pile drilling and excavation continuing throughout the summer months on the north side. This work is similar to the ongoing tunnel operations in Byron Linear Park. Lincoln Fields Station construction continues until 2023. South of Carling Avenue construction on the split-structure bridge continues with girder and panel work. The new Woodroffe pedestrian bridge construction will underway through the fall; once complete the current bridge will be removed in 2022. Community Impacts Most work is scheduled to occur from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. However, throughout the notice period, there will be requirements for overnight work and intermittent weekend work. Noise and vibration from trucks and heavy equipment is expected. Trucks will use approved haul routes. Workers and contractors will park in designated parking areas. Street sweeping and dust suppression will be ongoing as needed.   All pedestrian, cycling, bus, and vehicular movements will generally be maintained during construction, with some detours. Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution when localized detours are in place. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists should adhere to all posted signage, speed limits and mobility movements and use extra caution when travelling in the area to ensure safety, as patterns change.   For residents whose property borders the affected construction zones, equipment in the area may cause additional noise and occasional vibration as the work progresses. The City of Ottawa thanks residents for their patience as we work to complete these construction activities.   The safety of the public and the workers is paramount, and we thank you for your patience during construction.   Reminder: The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact Us Work will be ongoing in these areas. 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 Ottawa.ca/Stage2connect. For other accommodations, or any questions, please contact: Damon Berlin Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program City of Ottawa damon.berlin@ottawa.ca www.ottawa.ca/stage2 Did someone forward this message to you? Subscribe here.

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90 Day Look Ahead Lincoln Fields Station to Queensview Station July 2021 Overview The O-Train West Extension is one of the three major extensions to Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Project. The extension will add over 15 km of new rail and 11 new stations between Tunney’s Pasture to Moodie Drive and to Algonquin station. It also comprises a maintenance and storage facility, 10 new bridges, 14 rehabilitated bridges and 2 Cut-and-Cover Tunnels.   This notice provides an overview of upcoming activities between Connaught Park and Queensview Station, as well as the expected community impacts including hours of work, noise from crews and equipment, pedestrian, and vehicle mobility etc. While solid progress on the project is being made, construction activities can be expected to continue to cause disruptions for area residents. Major Works Over the summer months, the focus will be around some crucial activities, particularly the ongoing relocation of utilities, excavation and support of excavation activities, bridges, and the Connaught Cut-and-Cover Tunnel construction. Lincoln Fields to Connaught Park The utilities relocation along Carling Avenue near Lincoln Fields Station is largely complete, as work on key structures advances. Support of excavation for the bridge structure along Carling Avenue is underway, and a multi-use pathway detour and access road have been constructed on the south side. Cut-and-Cover Tunnel operations are well underway with pile drilling and excavation continuing throughout the summer months on the north end of Lincoln Fields. Lincoln Fields Station construction continues until 2023. Overnight work will be required periodically. Construction of the new Woodroffe Pedestrian Bridge is underway and expected to be available for public use next year, at which point the existing pedestrian bridge will be removed. Work at the split-structure bridge in Connaught Park continues on the final girders, panels, and diaphragm. The retaining walls on the north side will finish construction in 2022. Cut-and-Cover Tunnel and trench excavation is making progress from the Pinecrest interchange toward Connaught Avenue, adjacent to the highway and is anticipated to reach Connaught Avenue in late July. In the area of Connaught Avenue, there is some rock at lower depths that will be excavated. As drilling work advances, excavation will soon follow. After the sections are fully excavated, formwork and walls will be built. The Byron Linear Park’s Cut-and-Cover Tunnel work provides a look at what’s to come for this area, and the steps involved in the construction of the Connaught Tunnel. Queensview Station Cut and cover tunnel drilling is progressing well at Queensview Station and at the OC Transpo building, and moving toward Connaught Park in July, utilizing several drill rigs. When the drilling is complete in a section, providing necessary supports, crews will begin the excavation. Stormwater and sanitary line relocation are ongoing near the Ottawa Police Services property on Queensview and is expected to be completed in August. In late July at Pinecrest Road and Highway 417, crews will be working on a watermain relocation through the fall, which will involve rock breaking. It is anticipated that there will not be any overnight work. Community Impacts Most work is scheduled to occur from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. There will be requirements for overnight work and some intermittent weekend work. Noise and vibration from trucks and heavy equipment is expected. Noise and vibration levels are continuously monitored and reported to the City to ensure they are within the limits established for the Project. Trucks will use approved haul routes. The main access for trucks will be via Queensview Drive. Workers and contractors will park in designated parking areas. Streets will be swept and cleaned regularly. Connectivity for pedestrian, cycling, buses, and vehicular movements will be maintained, with detours during construction. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists should adhere to all posted signage, and mobility movements and use extra caution when travelling in the area to ensure safety, as patterns will change from time to time. Contact Us 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 Ottawa.ca/Stage2connect and select updates for “Lincoln Fields Station” and/or “Queensview Station”. For other accommodations, or any questions, please contact: Damon Berlin Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program City of Ottawa damon.berlin@ottawa.ca www.ottawa.ca/stage2 Did someone forward this message to you? Subscribe here.

CONTACT US Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1 (613) 580-2400 1 (866) 261-9799  stage2@ottawa.ca     The Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project is jointly funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Ottawa. Thank you for your continued interest in the Stage 2 LRT Project. Update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Copyright © 2021 City of Ottawa. All Rights Reserved.

Ottawa Confederation Line Stage 2 progress.

East-end. Place d'Orleans, Jeanne d'Arc station and Montreal stations, along with the Gloucester High School overpass (near the current terminus of Blair) are at various stages of visible progress. 

Partial west-end. Moodie to Lincoln Fields progress. Significant foundation work at Lincoln Fields. Flyovers at split well advanced. Ongoing trench work at Queensview. Steel structure going up at Moodie Yards. Lots of digging everywhere else. Bayshore is the only station with little progress as they want it fully functional as long as possible. 

 

Edited August 23, 20215 yr by J.OT13

Great video clips of the progress being made. Things are really advancing in the eastern extension. The highway median looks to be nearly primed for guideway construction, especially between Montreal and Jeanne d'Arc. Station foundation work also taking place all over, again Jeanne d'Arc is seeing lots of activity ramp up. If things hold true to past information, we should see the first rails install in September between Montreal and Jeanne d'Arc.

O-Train East Extension Construction Update October 5, 2021

In the east, Highway 174 road and utility relocation work is ongoing to make way within the centre median for LRT infrastructure. Bridge construction is underway at the East Rail Flyover Bridge, and on two new highway overpasses at the Montreal Interchange. To view a detailed and interactive map of the Stage 2 alignments, please visit Ottawa.ca/Stage2. Use the zoom function to narrow-in on your geographical area of interest, and click station names for a quick link to artistic renderings and detailed description.    Blair Station to 174 Median Rail Bridge Formwork for the bridge parapets is ongoing at the 174 Median Rail Bridge

Pictured above: Final realignment of the westbound lanes at the Blair Station to 174 Median Rail Bridge.

Highway 174 Median

• Guideway work between 174 Median Rail Bridge and Trim Road is ongoing, with drainage and sub-ballast.
• Work to realign Highway 174 and move utilities continues to make space in the median for future tracks and stations. Weekend ramp and lane closures are required to facilitate this work. 
• Rail has been delivered to sites at Montréal Station and Place d’Orléans Station for future installation.

LRT Bridge Construction at OR 174 and Montreal Road Interchange

• Installation of deck panels for the LRT bridge have been completed with parapets at Bridge 4 ongoing until October. The site was handed over to the station constructor in September.

Pictured above: Crews have started station construction at the future Montréal Station.
 

 Jeanne d’Arc Station

• Concrete and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works are ongoing.

Convent Glen Station

• Storm and sanitary work at Orléans Boulevard are ongoing during daytime and overnight hours and are expected to be complete in October. A final traffic realignment on the OR174 is required prior to starting station construction in December.

Place d’Orléans Station

• Excavation, formwork, and rebar installation for the future station is ongoing.

Pictured above: Crews continue to excavate and install rebar at the future station Place d’Oléans Station.

 

Trim Station

• Watermain and drainage work in the existing parking lot is ongoing. The activation of the new Trim Road and OR 174 intersection is complete and station excavation is underway. Station construction will begin in November.
• Trim parking lot construction is ongoing with work on lights, conduits, and footings.

Roadway Work

• Realignment of OR 174 including road reconstruction, grading, paving and guiderail installation continues across the east corridor.
• Realignment of the intersection of Blair Road and the Transitway is underway.
• Work to realign the OR 174 eastbound and westbound at Tenth Line is underway to make space in the median for the LRT guideway.

Noise Walls

• The construction of four noise walls along the north side of OR174 between Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard and Tenth Line Road continues with anticipated completion this Fall:
  • OR 174 between Orléans Boulevard and Bilberry Creek is complete.
  • OR 174 west of Tenth Line Road. Will be completed at the end of September.
  • OR 174 between Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard and Orléans Boulevard. Installation of posts will be completed in September.
  • OR 174 between Bilberry Creek and Champlain Park & Ride Lot. Post drilling to start October.

Communications and Stakeholder Relations

All City of Ottawa in-person public meetings are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rail Construction Program is using other means and methods for sharing information with the public. Stakeholders can stay up to date on the Stage 2 LRT project by visiting Ottawa.ca/Stage2, where they can view the following:

• Stage 2 LRT interactive map
• Stage 2 LRT newsletter
• Station descriptions and renderings
• Stage 2 Construction Notices

O-Train West Extension Construction Update October 12, 2021

In the west, work at the Moodie Light Maintenance and Storage Facility, Queensview, Iris, Lincoln Fields, and Byron Linear Park, and the slurry plant at Rochester Field and the Sir John A. Macdonald (SJAM) Parkway is ongoing. Cut and cover tunnel construction has commenced on the Parkway Tunnel. Work has also begun at the Moodie and Pinecrest 417 interchanges. To view a detailed and interactive map of the Stage 2 alignments, please visit Ottawa.ca/Stage2. Use the zoom function to narrow-in on your geographical area of interest, and click station names for a quick link to artistic renderings and detailed description.  Moodie Interchange, Moodie LRT Station and Moodie Light Maintenance and Storage Facility (LMSF): Structural steel erection of the Service and Inspection building is underway.  Foundation construction for the Train Storage Shed and the Administrative Building is underway. Bridge deck construction of the future westbound on-ramp from northbound Moodie Drive is ongoing. Bridge deck construction of the future westbound 417 on-ramp from southbound Moodie Drive is ongoing.  Bridge deck construction of the west portion of Moodie Drive over the LRT track (future southbound lanes) is ongoing. Holly Acres and Highway 417 Interchange Construction work is ongoing on the toe wall on the new on-ramp. Paving and median work is underway. Bayshore Station Area Bayshore bus loop construction is complete. Utilities relocation is ongoing. Pinecrest Station Area Rock breaking, line drilling, and excavation are underway for the Pinecrest trench. Watermain relocation is underway. Grading work is occurring along westbound Highway 417. Bus-only ramp abutments and decking are ongoing. Iris Station and Pinecrest Creek Area Pinecrest Creek realignment is complete. Preparation to remove the old culvert has begun. Support of excavation and excavation are complete for the Iris Street road-over-rail bridge. Culvert, and wall construction at the Pinecrest Stormwater Management Pond are underway. Lincoln Fields Flyover Rail Bridge (south of Lincoln Fields) Work on columns and abutments for the new Woodroffe pedestrian bridge is ongoing. Split-structure deck panels and super structure construction continues. Connaught Cut and Cover Tunnel and Queensview Station Area Watermain relocation in Connaught Park is ongoing. Queensview Station storm line relocation work is ongoing. Drilled shafts and concrete pouring for support of excavation are underway for the Connaught Tunnel along Queensview. Lincoln Fields Station and Carling Avenue LRT Bridge Concrete pouring of the deck is ongoing. Structural steel and formwork installation is ongoing for the station. Retaining wall footings and wall work ongoing for the station. Watermain installation on Edgeworth is underway. At the north end of Lincoln Fields, bridge deck work crossing Richmond and at McEwen is complete. Excavation for the tunnel is ongoing. Station backfill work is ongoing.

Pictured Above: Lincoln Fields Station and Carling Avenue bridge progress

Byron and Richmond Corridor (Byron Linear Park)

• Sanitary line relocation work at Hartleigh Avenue continues.
• Cylinder pile drilling, excavation and rock breaking are ongoing for tunnel work.
• Hydro connections to complete power supply connections for the project are ongoing.
• East of Woodroffe Avenue drilling, lagging and rock breaking are ongoing.
• New Orchard Station structure and rebar work are underway.
• Concrete pouring for the Parkway Tunnel walls is ongoing, requiring temporary closures along Byron Avenue until winter.

Pictured above: New Orchard Station wall construction progress


Pictured above: Cut-and-Cover Tunnel progress and road realignment at Richmond Road and Lincoln Fields.
 

Rochester Field & Sir John A. Macdonald (SJAM) Parkway

• Parkway Tunnel drilling, support wall construction and excavation operations are ongoing.

Pictured above: Cut-and-Cover Tunnel progress and road realignment at Richmond Road and Lincoln Fields.
 

Kìchì Sìbì Station to Goldenrod Bridge (west of Tunney’s Pasture Station)

• Assembly is ongoing for the bus-only bridge, followed by installation over the Transitway.
• Scott Street utilities relocation and widening is underway in preparation for the 2022 bus detour.
• Goldenrod bridge slab installation work is ongoing.
• Dominion/Berkley to SJAM storm line relocation, drilling and rock breaking has started.

Communications and Stakeholder Relations

All City of Ottawa in-person public meetings are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rail Construction Program is using other means and methods for sharing information with the public. Stakeholders can stay up to date on the Stage 2 LRT project by visiting Ottawa.ca/Stage2, where they can view the following:

• Stage 2 LRT interactive map
• Stage 2 LRT newsletter
• Station descriptions and renderings
• Stage 2 Construction Notices

12 hours ago, Rail Fans Canada said:

This photo really make apparent the SCALE of Lincoln Fields station. Requires a new bridge for Carling, the fly-over to the south, the tunnel portal to the north, three tracks and two platforms, the entrances. And that's just a shell of the whole thing!

Interesting to see also that they are starting to pour platform walls in the Cut-and-Cover tunnel at least for New Orchard. The picture might not really do justice to how wide the trench actually is, but the progress along there has been really impressive in the last few months IMO.

I think you summarize this station quite well. With the two branches of Line 1 meeting and diverging from here, the scale has to be larger than the others. I can't wait to see the tracks leading to and from this station and the point when we can clearly make out all 3 platforms.

90 Day Look Ahead - Sherbourne to Lincoln Fields October 2021

Overview The O-Train West Extension is one of the three major extensions to Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Project. The extension will add over 15 km of new rail and 11 new stations between Tunney’s Pasture to Moodie Drive and to Algonquin station. It also comprises a maintenance and storage facility, 10 new bridges, 14 rehabilitated bridges and 2 Cut-and-Cover Tunnels.   This notice provides an overview of upcoming activities between Sherbourne Station and Lincoln Fields Station as well as the expected community impacts including hours of work, noise from crews and equipment, pedestrian, and vehicle mobility, etc. While solid progress on the project is being made, construction activities are expected to continue to cause disruptions for area residents. Major Works Over the next few months, the Project focus will be around some critical activities which includes structures installation, drilling, excavation, and support of excavation activities. This quarter’s new and ongoing work comprises of roadway, bridge, tunnel, and station construction. Byron Avenue At Cleary Avenue, pile drilling is ongoing north side of Richmond Road. Relocation of a watermain north of Cleary Avenue is also underway. Concrete placement for the Cut-and-Cover Tunnel walls and foundation is ongoing with large machinery on the roadway periodically. Sherbourne Station construction will begin in November with walls, rebar, and pad installation. Please note that January to March 2022 there will be an eastbound detour of Richmond Road onto Byron Avenue to allow for storm, sanitary and watermain works. More details will be shared as plans are finalized closer to its implementation.

Byron Linear Park

The Cut-and-Cover Tunnel in Byron Linear Park will be excavated to an approximate depth of 10.5 metres. Cut-and-Cover Tunnel construction operations are ongoing and will continue until 2023.

Excavation, anchoring, and wall work is ongoing from Cleary Avenue to Woodroffe Avenue. Rock breaking between Woodroffe and Ancaster Avenues is ongoing and anticipated to be completed by mid-November. All Tunnel rock breaking is expected to be completed in 2022. The New Orchard Station construction is progressing with slab and wall construction.

McEwen Avenue and Edgeworth Avenue

At Richmond and Lincoln Fields, Cut-and-Cover Tunnel work is ongoing across Richmond Road. Work this fall is on the installation of roadway decking at Richmond and McEwen for Cut-and-Cover Tunnel work, a lane reduction will be in place. The roadway decking, similar to what was installed at Woodroffe Avenue, will maintain traffic mobility while construction advances underneath. Cut-and-Cover Tunnel drilling, excavation, and support of excavation will continue at Richmond Road and McEwen Avenue, and into Lincoln Fields, through the fall.
 
Utilities relocation work at McEwen, Richmond, Edgeworth and Hartleigh will be completed by the end of the year. Asphalt paving will be completed in mid-November on Edgeworth Avenue.

Ambleside Detour

Following the sidewalk installation on Ambleside Drive, road work will begin for the upcoming westbound detour from Richmond Road. The detour between New Orchard Avenue and McEwen Avenue will reroute westbound traffic around the Richmond Road work zone maintaining connectivity while construction progresses.

Lincoln Fields

There are several work areas operating in Lincoln Fields between Carling Avenue and Richmond Road, including structural work, Cut-and-Cover Tunnel work, and station construction. Progress will continue on structures, station pad, station walls, retaining walls and some utility work throughout the fall. The pedestrian walkway that connected the bus station to Carling Avenue is now closed to allow for construction, and Carling Avenue will undergo another lane shift in October. The Lincoln Fields Station construction will be ongoing until 2023.
 
South of Carling Avenue, construction on the split-structure bridge continues with deck and parapet installation. The new Woodroffe Pedestrian Bridge construction continues through the fall with pier cap construction and assembly of the steel structure; once it’s completed and opened to the public in Q2 2022 followed by removal of the current bridge.

Community Impacts

Most work is scheduled to occur from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. However, throughout the notice period, there will be requirements for overnight work and weekend work
 
Night work is needed at times to accommodate work that requires traffic closures that cannot be done during the day, thus mitigating impacts on the travelling public. In addition, for works that are schedule critical, night work may be required, following a Public Notice, to meet the schedule on this large and complex project.
 
Noise and vibration from trucks and heavy equipment is expected. Trucks will use approved haul routes. Workers and contractors will park in designated parking areas. Street sweeping and dust suppression will be ongoing as needed.
 
All pedestrian, cycling, bus, and vehicular movements will generally be maintained during construction, with some detours. Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution when localized detours are in place, and adhere to all posted signage, speed limits, when travelling to ensure safety, as patterns change.
 
For residents whose property borders the affected construction zones, equipment in the area may cause additional noise and occasional vibration as the work progresses. The City of Ottawa thanks residents for their patience as KEV works to complete these construction activities.
 
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.
 

The safety of the public and the workers is paramount, and we thank you for your patience during construction.

 
The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Contact Us

Work will be ongoing in these areas. 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 Ottawa.ca/Stage2connect and select Sherbourne Station, New Orchard Station and/or Lincoln Fields Station. For other accommodations, or any questions, please contact:

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

Notice of Closure  Ottawa Route (OR) 174 Eastbound and Westbound, Cameron Street to Tenth Line Road November, 2021

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists travelling on the OR 174 should anticipate mobility impacts as construction crews complete roadway work. WHERE: Full closure of OR 174 EB and WB - Cameron Street to Tenth Line Road Full closure of Trim Road - Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard N. to St Joseph Boulevard/Old Montreal Rd WHEN:                         Friday, Nov 5, 2021 7:00 pm to Monday, Nov 8, 2021 5:30 am. WHAT:                        Realignment of OR 174 Eastbound lanes. Work will include paving, lane marking, installation of guide rails, drainage installation, and rumble strip milling.     ANTICIPATED IMPACTS Noise and vibration from trucks and heavy equipment is expected. Traffic will be detoured on Old Montreal Road between Cameron Street and Tenth Line Road. Ottawa Police will be directing traffic as required. Project staff will be monitoring traffic impacts as required. Trim Road between St. Joseph Boulevard and Trim Park and Ride will remain open for local access only.  Motorists should adhere to detours, traffic control signage, posted speed limits, and use extra caution as traffic patterns change. Motorists should allow for added travel time when moving through active construction corridors.   Night work is needed at times to accommodate work that requires traffic closures that cannot be done during the day, thus mitigating impacts on the travelling public. In addition, for works that are schedule-critical, night work may be required to meet the schedule on this large and complex project.   The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.   Accessibility 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.   The safety of the public and the workers is paramount, and we thank you for your patience during construction. CONTACT US Any changes to the duration or impact of this work will be only be communicated via the Stage 2 project newsletter.  For other accommodations, or any questions, please contact:  Dianna Ashworth Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program  City of Ottawa  dianna.ashworth1@ottawa.ca  www.ottawa.ca/stage2

Lincoln Fields to Pinecrest Station  90 Day Lookahead November 2021

Overview The O-Train West Extension is one of the three major extensions to Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Project. The extension will add over 15 km of new rail and 11 new stations between Tunney’s Pasture to Moodie Drive and to Algonquin station. It also comprises a maintenance and storage facility, 10 new bridges, 14 rehabilitated bridges and 2 Cut-and-Cover Tunnels. This notice provides an overview of upcoming activities between Connaught Park and Queensview Station, as well as the expected community impacts including hours of work, noise from crews and equipment, pedestrian, and vehicle mobility etc. While solid progress on the project is being made, construction activities can be expected to continue to cause disruptions for area residents. Major Works During this fall season, focus will centre around some crucial activities, principally drilling, excavation, support of excavation, for the Connaught Cut-and-Cover Tunnel construction, and structures work. Progress continues on construction of the split-structure bridge in Connaught Park, the Woodroffe Pedestrian Bridge until winter, and associated pathway work. Lincoln Fields There are several work areas operating in Lincoln Fields between Carling Avenue and Richmond Road, including structural work, Cut-and-Cover Tunnel work, and station construction. Progress will continue on structures, station pad, station walls, retaining walls and some utility work throughout the fall. The pedestrian walkway that connected the bus station to Carling Avenue is now closed to allow for construction, and Carling Avenue will undergo another lane shift in October. The Lincoln Fields Station construction will be ongoing until 2023. Connaught Park South of Carling Avenue, construction on the split-structure bridge continues with deck and parapet installation. The new Woodroffe Pedestrian Bridge construction continues through the fall with pier cap construction and assembly of the steel structure; once it’s completed and opened to the public in Q2 2022 followed by removal of the current bridge. Multi-use Pathway (MUP) construction to connect with the pedestrian bridge is underway, with paving anticipated in November. In the area of Connaught Avenue, the drilling work is advancing well, with excavation and removals starting in October through December. Following excavation, formwork will be installed, and walls will be poured. Utilities relocation will also be ongoing through fall. Traffic will be maintained while performing drilling operations. Queensview Station Cut-and-Cover Tunnel work is advancing well between Connaught Avenue along the north side of Highway 417 to the Pinecrest interchange. Some utilities relocation work is ongoing through the fall. Stormwater and sanitary line relocation are still ongoing on Queensview Drive near the Ottawa Police Services property on Queensview with anticipated completion by the end of October. The future Queensview Station construction has started this fall, with the foundation, slab, and walls; in conjunction with Cut-and-Cover Tunnel drilling, excavation, and support of excavation. Pinecrest Interchange Ramp modifications continue at Pinecrest Interchange enabling the LRT to travel in a trench underneath. The new open trench at Pinecrest interchange will have a new traffic ramp structure overtop, to be completed by the end of the year. A temporary bus ramp is under construction at Pinecrest interchange until end of October. Utilities at Pinecrest are still being relocated, including storm and sanitary sewers, as well as drainage work. In November the westbound 417 off-ramp will close for an extended period of construction from November 2021 until summer of 2023. The ramp closure is necessary to build the guideway west of Pinecrest interchange, and to connect with the Connaught Cut-and-Cover Tunnel from Queensview Station. Community Impacts Most work is scheduled to occur from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. However, throughout the notice period, there will be requirements for overnight work and intermittent weekend work. Night work is needed at times to accommodate work that requires traffic closures that cannot be done during the day, thus mitigating impacts on the travelling public. In addition, for works that are schedule critical, night work may be required to meet the schedule on this large and complex project. Noise and vibration from trucks and heavy equipment is expected. Trucks will use approved haul routes. Workers and contractors will park in designated parking areas. Street sweeping and dust suppression will be ongoing as needed this fall then transitioning to snow removal and winter maintenance. All pedestrian, cycling, bus, and vehicular movements will be maintained during construction, at times with some detours. Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution when localized detours are in place, and adhere to all posted signage, speed limits, when travelling to ensure safety, as patterns change. Residents whose property borders the affected construction zones, equipment in the area may cause additional noise and occasional vibration as the work progresses. The City of Ottawa thanks residents for their patience as we work to complete these construction activities. 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. The safety of the public and the workers is paramount, and we thank you for your patience during construction. The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact Us 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 Ottawa.ca/Stage2connect and select updates for “Lincoln Fields Station” and/or “Queensview Station” and/or “Pinecrest Station”. For other accommodations, or any questions, please contact: Damon Berlin Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program, City of Ottawa damon.berlin@ottawa.ca www.ottawa.ca/stage2