April 2024 Notice of Night Work Lincoln Fields – Connaught Park

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, crews and equipment will be working overnight in the Lincoln Fields, Carling Avenue, and Connaught Park areas including along the Transitway.

What:            

Night work is required from the area of Lincoln Fields Station, Carling Avenue, and the Transitway to Connaught Park as work proceeds on bridges, structures, utilities, roads, and the LRT guideway. Night work may include excavation and hauling, concrete pouring, grading, utility installation, and lane closures.

When:           

KEV anticipates that periodic night work will be required and ongoing throughout 2024. Night work will occur subject to a valid noise by-law exemption, in addition to daytime activities on weekdays and weekends.

Monday to Saturday 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Sundays and Statutory holidays - will occur, as required, through June 2024.

Why:             

To complete critical project work that is time sensitive and/or required during off-peak hours.

Where:         

Lincoln Fields Station area and on Carling Avenue, Connaught Park, along the Transitway and LRT guideway.

Noise and vibration from crews and heavy equipment can be expected. Use of equipment like vac trucks, required to locate utilities and excavate, and activities like hoe-ramming, roller compacting etc. are done during daytime hours. All construction vehicles and equipment, working overnight will be equipped with broadband back-up alarms. Trucks use approved haul routes and workers and contractors park in designated parking areas. Site lighting for overnight is required to maintain safe working conditions for workers. Light plants, generators and compressors are placed onsite and as far away from neighbouring homes to the extent possible.

Dust control will be in place, as needed. Street sweeping, and cleaning will be ongoing along truck routes and around construction zones.

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, when travelling to ensure safety, as patterns may have changed.

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 City of Ottawa thanks residents for their patience as we work to complete these construction activities.

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.

A weekly summary of night work, providing greater detail as to the type and location of activities, is shared at the outset of each week. If you would like to receive the Ward 7 Weekly Night Work Summary, please email stage2@ottawa.ca to be added to the distribution list.

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 electronic updates please sign up at octranspo.com/o-trainx and select updates for “Lincoln Fields”, and/or “Queensview Stations”. For other accommodations, or questions, please contact:

Stage2@Ottawa.ca

Rail Construction Program,

City of Ottawa
octranspo.com/o-trainx