Kichi Zìbì Station Temporary Pedestrian Bridge Removal and MUP Reconfiguration

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, the temporary pedestrian bridge to the west of Kichi Zìbì Station will be removed and the multi-use pathway (MUP) in the area will be closed for the duration of the work. A pedestrian and cyclist detour will be in place during this work.

What:          
The temporary pedestrian bridge to the west of Kichi Zìbì Station will be removed and construction will be begin on the permanent MUPs in the area. Pedestrians and cyclists wishing to cross the Transitway to the north of Kichi Zìbì Station will be detoured through the station concourse. Additional MUP detours will be in place to the south of the station for pedestrians and cyclists wishing to use the MUP to the west of Kichi Zìbì Station.

When:         
As early as August 3 for approximately four weeks until work is complete. Work will take place daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (except on Sundays where hours will be adjusted to 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Some overnight work may be required to the west of Kichi Zìbì Station to remove the temporary pedestrian bridge.

Please note that construction work may be delayed or extended due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, and the schedule outlined in this notice is subject to change.

Why:           
Removal of temporary pedestrian bridge and MUP construction.

Where:        
Kichi Zìbì Station area.

Pedestrian and cyclist detour
The MUP to the west of Kichi Zìbì Station will be closed during this work. Pedestrians and cyclists will be detoured along Richmond Road, north on Berkley Avenue, west on Tay Street and then north on Dominion Avenue to reconnect with the MUP. Pedestrians and cyclists accessing the MUP from the north end of Dominion will follow this detour in reverse.

Anticipated Impacts

• Excavation, grading, backfilling and paving work that could include use of excavators, bulldozers, and compactors.
• Trucks delivering and hauling away materials may be visible and noise from this equipment will be audible. These trucks will be equipped with broadband alarms to minimize noise when reversing.
• Some rock grinding and rock chipping may take place.
• Noise from other equipment including hydrovac trucks may be audible and some equipment may cause vibrations.

• Dust resulting from excavation and backfilling may be present in the vicinity of the work site. Street sweepers will be deployed regularly to ensure roads are clean.
• Generators may be in use during the day and will be turned off at night if not needed.
• 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.
• Pedestrians and cyclists should use extra caution and adhere to posted signage when localized detours are in-place, to ensure safety.

The safety of the public and workers is paramount. 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 these electronic updates please sign up at octranspo.com/o-trainx and select updates for “Kichi Zìbì Station”. For other accommodations, or questions, please contact:

Stakeholder Relations,
Rail Construction Program,
City of Ottawa
Stage2@ottawa.ca
octranspo.com/o-trainx

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