Notice of Night Work Transitway Trench and Kichi Zìbì Mikan

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, crews and equipment will be working during the daytime and overnight in the LRT Guideway (former Transitway trench) between the temporary Transitway bridge and Tunney’s Pasture Station. Work will also be carried out along the Kichi Zìbì Mikan (KZM) west of Churchill Avenue.

What:     

Night work is required in the LRT Guideway, between the temporary Transitway bridge and Tunney’s Pasture Station. Night work may include excavation and hauling required for the installation of utilities (storm drainage/subdrain/culvert) and duct banks, Westboro Station construction, LRT track installation, fuelling, equipment maintenance and servicing, and site housekeeping. Overnight work will also be required along the KZM to the west of Churchill Avenue and will include excavation, installation of drainage infrastructure, and roadwork preparation for the permanent alignment of the KZM. Overnight construction work on pedestrian/cyclist underpasses along the KZM may also take place.

Vacuum truck excavation is NOT permitted overnight.

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.

Night Work: 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 December 2024.

Why:      

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

Where:   

Within the Transitway trench, between Roosevelt Avenue (temporary Transitway bridge) and Tunney’s Pasture Station, as well as along the KZM west of Churchill Avenue.

Noise and vibration from crews and equipment can be expected.

All construction vehicles and equipment working overnight will be equipped with broadband back-up alarms to minimize operational noise. Trucks use approved haul routes and workers and contractors park in designated parking areas.

Site lighting for overnight work will be required to maintain safe working conditions for workers. Crews will place and/or direct the light to mitigate impact on residents at the surface.

All pedestrian, cycling, bus, and vehicular movements will generally be maintained during construction, with some detours. Temporary multi-use pathway (MUP) closures may be required to allow for construction work to proceed safely.

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

A weekly summary of night work is shared with Councillor Leiper at the outset of each week. If you are interested in receiving a weekly update from the Councillor’s office, please contact Ben Inwood (Ben.Inwood@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 these electronic updates please sign up at octranspo.com/o-trainx and select updates for “Kichi Zìbì Station” and/or “Westboro Station”. For other accommodations, or questions, please contact:

Rail Construction Program,

City of Ottawa

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