October 27: Transitway closure from Iris Street to Carling Ave
October 2023As part of the O-Train Extension project the Transitway between Iris Street and Carling Avenue will be fully closed for weekend and overnight work on multiple weekends October and November.
What:
Full closure of the Transitway between Iris Street and Carling Avenue for weekend and overnight work.
When:
- Friday, October 27 at 9:00 pm to Monday, October 30 at 5:00 am
- Friday, November 3 at 9:00 pm to Monday, November 6 at 5:00 am
Why:
Transitway lane and shoulder widening and catch basin repair work.
Where:
Transitway between Iris Street and Carling Avenue.
Anticipated Impacts
Noise and vibration from trucks and heavy equipment is expected.
Site lighting for overnight work will be required and crews will place and/or direct the light to mitigate impact on residents.
The construction work outlined in this notice is subject to change. Work may be delayed or extended due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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, and we thank you for your patience during construction.
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 click ‘Stay connected” and select updates for “Lincoln Fields Station”, “Queensview Station”, and “Iris Station”.
For other accommodations, or questions, please contact:
Dianna Ashworth – Ward 8 (South of Highway 417)
Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program, City of Ottawa
Damon Berlin – Ward 7 (North of Highway 417)
Stakeholder Relations, Rail Construction Program, City of Ottawa
