Byron Avenue - Recurring Temporary Road Closures

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project’s Cut & Cover Tunnel construction, sections of Byron Avenue will be temporarily closed for the pouring of concrete and deliveries. Each pour requires 10 to 15 hours to complete as well as to stage delivery vehicles, cranes, and concrete trucks. Please note that concrete pours must be performed continuously until completed to ensure the quality of the concrete.

In addition, station construction is underway at New Orchard and Sherbourne Stations until winter 2024-2025. Temporary closures on Byron, near those two stations, will also be periodically required for stations work.

What:     
Byron Avenue continues to require *daylong closures of approximately one block to allow for work staging as the Cut and Cover Tunnel progresses. The sidewalk on the south side of Byron Avenue will remain open and accessible. Traffic will be detoured around the established work zone. Flag persons will be onsite, as required.

*Cranes and equipment will be demobilized at the end of each day, reopening Byron Avenue to general traffic.

When:    
Concrete works are ongoing and anticipated weekly throughout 2024.

Road closures begin with the mobilization of the delivery vehicles, cranes, and concrete trucks as well as the temporary road closure. Please note that KEV is targeting 10:00 p.m. completion time (5:00 p.m. on Sundays) per occurrence, however, as mentioned each pour will proceed until completed and may proceed into the night.

Why:      
A crane, as well as several delivery vehicles and concrete trucks, will be staged to accommodate the work on the Byron Tunnel. The size of the equipment and nature of the operations require daylong closure of a section of Byron Avenue.

*Construction vehicles are not permitted on residential streets and flaggers are utilized to ensure vehicles adhere to this City and Project requirement.

Where:   
Work will occur via Byron Avenue between New Orchard and Sherbourne Avenues.

Hours:   
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Note that pours may extend beyond the end time.

Anticipated Impacts
Traffic will be restricted from travelling on Byron Avenue, and the particular cross street where the work is occurring and will be redirected around the work zone.

Pedestrian mobility will be maintained using the south sidewalk on Byron Avenue.

Residents can expect noise from delivery vehicles, concrete trucks, and cranes.

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

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.

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 “Sherbourne Station” and/or “New Orchard Station”. For other accommodations, or any questions, please contact:

Stage 2 Team
Stage2@Ottawa.ca
Rail Construction Program,
City of Ottawa
octranspo.com/o-trainx