Eastbound Highway 174 at Montreal Road - Overnight Full Closure

This work, previously scheduled for the nights of September 25 and 26, has been rescheduled due to expected weather conditions.

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, motorists travelling on Highway 174 eastbound at Montreal Road should anticipate impacts to traffic as crews complete necessary construction activities.

What:     
Full closure of Highway 174 eastbound at Montreal Road.

When:    
Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 1 between 10:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. each night.

Why:      
Bridge work.

Where:   
Highway 174 eastbound at Montreal Road.

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

Detour
Motorists travelling eastbound on Highway 174 will need to exit at Montreal Road, cross Montreal Road at the intersection, and using the bus rapid transit lane (temporary access) take the Highway 174 eastbound on-ramp to reconnect to Highway 174 eastbound.

Anticipated Impacts
Motorists should adhere to detours, traffic control signage, posted speed limits, allow for added travel time and use extra caution when moving through active construction corridors as traffic patterns change.

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 workers is paramount. Thank you for your patience during construction.

Please note:  For your awareness, the following link ottawa.ca/trafficimpacts should be used for updates/changes for traffic impacts (this link is updated on Fridays by 12 noon).

To receive electronic updates please sign up at octranspo.com/o-trainx and select updates for “Montreal Station”. For other accommodations, or questions, please contact:

Stage 2 Team
Stage2@Ottawa.ca
Rail Construction Program | Programme de construction du train léger
Transit Services Department | Direction générale des transports
City of Ottawa | Ville d’Ottawa
octranspo.com/o-trainx | octranspo.com/fr/extension-de-lo-train